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P297 SGF

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,994 mi
Last recorded51,994 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 SGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 51,994 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 47,840 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 42,898 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 37,344 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 35,473 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 32,207 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 28,457 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 28,457 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 21,951 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 18,214 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 17,124 miles

Centre Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 17,030 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 16,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 16,708 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 16,406 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,912 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,775 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 15,552 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,023 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 14,299 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,944 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

head lamp on minimum

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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P297 SGF is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 25,967 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 P297 SGF, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P297 SGF is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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