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P268 UMR

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,819 mi
Last recorded30,819 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 UMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 30,819 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both legs greased (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 30,817 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower yolk to lower shock fitting and to frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both legs greased (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 28,132 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 25,497 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively rear lower yolk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 25,497 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected rear caliper (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose leaking rear brake hose (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively rear lower yolk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 23,765 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 23,765 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play yolk to frame (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Direction indicators not working right hand rear (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 21,621 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 21,621 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 21,290 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 19,358 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 18,260 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,881 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,600 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 16,694 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,991 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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P268 UMR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P268 UMR, 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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P268 UMR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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