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X297 FPO

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,395 mi
Last recorded34,395 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 FPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 34,395 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,139 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,634 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 32,634 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,369 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,279 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 29,173 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 29,134 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,409 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 26,409 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,588 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 16,191 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,971 miles

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

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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X297 FPO is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 21,483 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 X297 FPO, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X297 FPO registered?

X297 FPO is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 23 September 2000.

Is X297 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X297 FPO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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