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P130 SGF

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,030 mi
Last recorded4,030 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 SGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 4,030 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 3,890 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 3,890 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 3,868 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 3,821 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 3,468 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 3,468 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 10,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 10,948 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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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P130 SGF is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P130 SGF, 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 P130 SGF registered?

P130 SGF is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P130 SGF safe to buy?

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