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P119 OVR

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,232 mi
Last recorded35,232 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 OVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 35,232 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 34,732 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 34,519 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at rear caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 34,196 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 33,467 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 33,467 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely lever movement not smooth (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding cant check wheel/wheel bearings properly (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 27,959 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 27,267 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 27,265 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 25,187 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 23,901 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. end can slightly loose (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside grip "trying" to slip

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' head bearings (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 21,406 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 19,702 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 17,247 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 13,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 10,144 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2010 8,236 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 6,349 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 6,334 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 5,396 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 May 2007 4,043 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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P119 OVR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P119 OVR, 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 P119 OVR registered?

P119 OVR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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