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P144 SYH

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,135 mi
Last recorded15,135 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 SYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 15,135 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 14,870 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 14,613 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 14,529 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 14,446 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 14,254 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 13,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 13,778 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 13,312 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2015 13,312 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 13,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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P144 SYH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P144 SYH, 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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How do I check the history of P144 SYH?

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What year was P144 SYH registered?

P144 SYH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P144 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P144 SYH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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