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P152 UGP

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

28,150 mi
Last recorded28,150 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 UGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 28,150 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 27,597 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 27,035 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 May 2023 26,398 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 26,398 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 25,725 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 25,725 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 25,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 24,968 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 24,388 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 24,351 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 23,957 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 22,693 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 13 May 2015 22,657 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2014 21,979 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 20,984 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 10 May 2013 20,984 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,679 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 19,679 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 7 May 2011 19,612 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 18,255 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 15,931 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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P152 UGP 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 68.2%.

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 P152 UGP, 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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P152 UGP is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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