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P202 TGP

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,051 mi
Last recorded22,051 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 TGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 22,051 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 22,050 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2022 20,349 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 19,583 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 19,583 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 19,075 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 18,842 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements small (0.1 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 16,878 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 16,878 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 15,230 miles

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength disc mounting rivets (3.2.A1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 15,230 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 15,088 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 15,046 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 14,796 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 14,796 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Slight freeplay in steering head bearings. Front brakes are binding slightly. Front tyre is worn low.

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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P202 TGP is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P202 TGP, 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 P202 TGP registered?

P202 TGP is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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