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P13 NDT

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

9,700 mi
Last recorded9,700 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 NDT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 9,700 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 9,206 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 8,559 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 6,299 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 6,297 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 237 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 2 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 27,474 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 28 May 2009 26,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2008 25,822 miles

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

number plate light not working

Pass 2 May 2007 24,219 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 24,214 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

head lamp glass damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2006 17,918 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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P13 NDT is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P13 NDT, 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 P13 NDT registered?

P13 NDT is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P13 NDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P13 NDT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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