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P199 NBA

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,766 mi
Last recorded34,766 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 NBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 34,766 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 33,847 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 32,604 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 32,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 31,604 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 30,524 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 28,192 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 28,192 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 28,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 25,924 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 23,153 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 23,153 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 21,905 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 May 2009 21,027 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,046 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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P199 NBA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P199 NBA, 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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P199 NBA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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