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P250 NBK

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,806 mi
Last recorded21,806 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 NBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 21,806 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 21,614 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 21,413 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 21,373 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 21,253 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 21,046 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 20,893 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 20,893 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 20,637 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 20,214 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,082 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Tape on headlight

Fail 8 Mar 2016 20,052 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear pads worn more than 50%

Tape on headlight

Pass 14 Mar 2015 19,636 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

Tape on headlight

Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,395 miles

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

Tape on headlight

Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,936 miles

slight drag on rear wheel ?

Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,489 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,752 miles

slight drag on rear wheel ?

Fail 22 Mar 2011 17,752 miles

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

slight drag on rear wheel ?

Pass 25 Mar 2010 16,874 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,104 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 15,574 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight drag on rear wheel

Fail 11 Apr 2007 14,786 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,786 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2006 14,099 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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P250 NBK is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red 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 P250 NBK, 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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P250 NBK is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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