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P138 POT

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

31,276 mi
Last recorded31,276 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 POT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 31,276 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 30,893 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 30,416 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 28,984 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 28,277 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 May 2017 27,594 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 22 May 2017 27,594 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 12 May 2016 26,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 May 2016 26,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low headlamp adjusted (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,593 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamps poor

n/s chain adjuster not secured

Pass 27 May 2014 26,296 miles

front brake control notchy but ok on road

headlamps poor

Fail 13 May 2013 25,707 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

front brake operation notchy

headlamps poor

Pass 13 May 2013 25,707 miles

front brake operation notchy

headlamps poor

Pass 17 May 2012 25,259 miles

both headlamps poor

slight play in rear suspension pivot on swing arm

Pass 31 May 2011 24,698 miles

headlamps poor

Pass 7 May 2010 22,091 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 19,260 miles

Slight flexing on handlebar at bracing point.

Some pitting on upper fork legs.

Pass 9 May 2008 15,004 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2007 12,835 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 12,835 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 2 Jun 2006 11,318 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 11,318 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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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P138 POT is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red 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 P138 POT, 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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P138 POT is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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