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P17 BPH

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,849 mi
Last recorded36,849 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 BPH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 36,849 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre starting to show wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 36,847 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S/R indicator lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator not working N/S/R indicator intermitting possible loose connection (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe union leaking Slight fuel drip from fuel tank over flow pipe. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre starting to show wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 36,246 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 36,246 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 35,731 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 34,563 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 30,783 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 30,702 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 23,085 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 23,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 21,945 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 21,945 miles

Rear Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2009 19,760 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 19,760 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,838 miles

front and rear wheels have slight dents on the rims

Pass 26 May 2007 12,473 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 10,513 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front wheel rim slightly dented

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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P17 BPH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 22,572 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 P17 BPH, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P17 BPH registered?

P17 BPH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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