MOT Status
ValidMileage
42,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake lever notchy in operation (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements borders cut off (0.1 (d))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake lever notchy in operation (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
horn tone erratic
Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear brake pads in poor comdition
Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Centre 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)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P852 FKM is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 25,967 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 P852 FKM, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P852 FKM registered?
P852 FKM is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P852 FKM safe to buy?
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