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P97 MMB

1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,108 mi
Last recorded32,108 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V21,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 MMB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 1200 V
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,108 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,940 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,017 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,250 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,580 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,277 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,720 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,936 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 16,921 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 14,822 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 14,816 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 13,786 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 13,786 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 May 2007 12,319 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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P97 MMB is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 21,102 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 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 P97 MMB, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 1200 V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P97 MMB is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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