MOT Status
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70,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Mudguard insecure ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
has slight free play at the front wheel
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx?
Based on 18,575 MOT tests across 2,503 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P971 AHG is a 1997 Suzuki Gsx in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 28,989 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 Gsx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P971 AHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Gsx typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P971 AHG registered?
P971 AHG is a 1997 Suzuki Gsx, first registered on 7 April 1997.
Is P971 AHG safe to buy?
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