MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING.
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf?
Based on 7,518 MOT tests across 757 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P159 OVM is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 30,205 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P159 OVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Gsf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P159 OVM registered?
P159 OVM is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf, first registered on 1 May 1997.
Is P159 OVM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P159 OVM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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