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ODD 187P

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

36,553 mi
Last recorded36,553 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODD 187P
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 36,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 36,495 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frame cross member, behind exhaust downpipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 34,556 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 34,556 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 34,446 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 34,446 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Engine Oil Leak

Pass 26 May 2020 34,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 33,296 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 33,296 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 32,479 miles

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Frame (6.1.1a)

Reg Plate Lamp Not Working

Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,425 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 31,425 miles

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

Headlamp incorrect colour Showing blue. (1.2.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,889 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 30,621 miles

Front 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,621 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,295 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 30,295 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 28,916 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 28,916 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 27,019 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 27,019 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 25,595 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 25,595 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,972 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 23,972 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 21,351 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 16,776 miles

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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ODD 187P is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 24,640 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 ODD 187P, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ODD 187P registered?

ODD 187P is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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