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P178 MKN

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

26,991 mi
Last recorded26,991 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 MKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 26,991 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 26,756 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 26,094 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 25,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 25,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 25,214 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 25,214 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 25,170 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 25,170 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 25,040 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 25,037 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2015 22,784 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 22,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,602 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 20,350 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2011 20,325 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 20,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

the rear tyre has a large object in it.

Fail 15 May 2009 18,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 18,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 May 2008 17,737 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 15,662 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 15,662 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 11,172 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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P178 MKN is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 P178 MKN, 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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P178 MKN is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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