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P206 WDE

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,084 mi
Last recorded15,084 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 WDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 15,084 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 14,954 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play sidecar wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 14,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 14,732 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 14,588 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 14,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 14,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 14,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2017 14,119 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 13,971 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 13,683 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 13,374 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 13,136 miles

Sidecar rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,136 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 12,743 miles

Sidecar rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Pass 14 May 2012 12,743 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Pass 11 May 2011 12,253 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 11,889 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))

Fail 18 May 2010 11,889 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))

Sidecar rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 May 2009 11,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 11,283 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 11,283 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,898 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 10,405 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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P206 WDE is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P206 WDE, 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 P206 WDE registered?

P206 WDE is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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