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P163 FDY

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,169 mi
Last recorded19,169 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 FDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 19,169 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 18,325 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front brake hoses alloy fittings

Fail 5 Jun 2024 18,325 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front brake hoses alloy fittings

Pass 8 Jul 2019 17,340 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front brake hoses alloy unions

Pass 23 Jul 2018 16,275 miles

front brake hoses alloy unions

rear tyre valve condition

Pass 16 Jun 2017 14,979 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 14,454 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 13,871 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 13,871 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 May 2014 13,331 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 May 2013 12,482 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 11,697 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 11,222 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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P163 FDY 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 P163 FDY, 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 P163 FDY registered?

P163 FDY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P163 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P163 FDY 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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