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P12 FKU

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,725 mi
Last recorded37,725 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 FKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 37,725 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 34,673 miles

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2023 32,930 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 32,032 miles
Fail 31 May 2021 32,022 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 31,035 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 30,350 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 29,489 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 29,078 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 23,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 23,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 27,495 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 26,127 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,150 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 24,150 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 23,671 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 23,665 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,143 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 22,603 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 22,600 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 20,135 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,545 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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P12 FKU is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P12 FKU, 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 P12 FKU registered?

P12 FKU is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P12 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 FKU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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