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P801 GHN

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

23,677 mi
Last recorded23,677 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 GHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 23,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 23,676 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 23,455 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

recommend rear brake adjustment

Pass 27 Jul 2016 23,455 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 22,976 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 22,478 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 22,478 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 22,160 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 May 2012 22,160 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 May 2011 21,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front and rear tyres worn out of shape

Fail 13 May 2011 21,717 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front and rear tyres worn out of shape

rear brake begining to bind

Pass 19 May 2010 21,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No number plate light

Rear wheel tight on seals

Fail 13 May 2010 21,364 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No number plate light

Rear wheel tight on seals

Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2009 21,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 May 2008 20,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2008 20,870 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

o/s front sidelight inoperative

Pass 28 Jul 2006 20,527 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 20,509 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

drive chain and sprockets worn

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?

Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,887
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,277
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,004
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 775
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 637
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P801 GHN is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 24,640 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSF1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,887 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P801 GHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P801 GHN registered?

P801 GHN is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P801 GHN safe to buy?

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