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P182 FUJ

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,252 mi
Last recorded50,252 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 FUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 50,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 48,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 44,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 40,828 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 37,886 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement prolink bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 33,598 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

rear footrests missing, hand grab fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2019 33,598 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

rear footrests missing, hand grab fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 33,311 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 31,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 31,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 31,955 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,525 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 29,520 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 27,984 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 27,984 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2013 27,149 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 26,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,569 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,569 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,569 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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P182 FUJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P182 FUJ, 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 P182 FUJ registered?

P182 FUJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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