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P191 VUY

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,338 mi
Last recorded60,338 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 VUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 60,338 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 59,998 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 59,994 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 59,681 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,254 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,958 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 56,958 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 56,017 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))

Pass 15 May 2015 52,461 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 52,461 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 46,919 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 46,076 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 44,586 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 43,343 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,968 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 40,410 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 38,902 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 37,722 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 36,090 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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P191 VUY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 P191 VUY, 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 P191 VUY registered?

P191 VUY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P191 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P191 VUY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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