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P223 OTR

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,440 mi
Last recorded30,440 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 OTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 30,440 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 29,520 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 29,160 miles

Rear suspension has been heavily modified to a good standard

Rear tyre grained

Pass 21 Jun 2017 28,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 27,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 27,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicator flash rate close to 120 per minute fail

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

Rear indicators difficult to see, small led fitted

Throttle contol insecure

Fail 16 May 2013 27,635 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicator flash rate close to 120 per minute fail

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

Throttle contol insecure

Pass 16 May 2011 27,083 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,219 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 25,697 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 25,348 miles

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

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

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

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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P223 OTR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P223 OTR, 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 P223 OTR registered?

P223 OTR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P223 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P223 OTR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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