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P647 KDC

1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

19,050 mi
Last recorded19,050 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V23,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 KDC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 1200 V
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 19,050 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 19,002 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 18,825 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 18,724 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 18,688 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 17,774 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 17,734 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

number plate light does not illuminate immediately

Pass 10 Apr 2017 16,751 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,678 miles

Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 15,286 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 13,759 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2013 13,759 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 12,379 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 10,978 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 10,046 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 8,655 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 7,089 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 5,070 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 V?

Based on 1,090 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
610
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Direction indicator not working 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
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P647 KDC is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 23,477 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsf 1200 V fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P647 KDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 1200 V typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 1200 V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P647 KDC is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V, first registered on 28 June 1997.

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