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P252 YUA

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 YUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

headlamp slightly loose

Pass 4 Jun 2022
Pass 9 Jun 2018

Chain guard missing

Pass 5 Jun 2017 23,392 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 23,362 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 23,362 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,329 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 23,313 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 23,163 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 22,938 miles

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 47,089 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 47,023 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 45,471 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 43,364 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,092 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 40,347 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,654 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 39,598 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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P252 YUA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P252 YUA, 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 P252 YUA registered?

P252 YUA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P252 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 YUA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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