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P167 BPB

1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,804 mi
Last recorded30,804 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V21,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 BPB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 1200 V
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 30,804 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 30,653 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 30,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 29,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 29,460 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 28,833 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 28,071 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 26,224 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,523 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 24,363 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 23,856 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,856 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2009
Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,351 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 22,351 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 May 2007 21,172 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 20,709 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 V?

Based on 1,090 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
610
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Direction indicator not working 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
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P167 BPB is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 21,102 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 Gsf 1200 V fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P167 BPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 1200 V typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 1200 V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P167 BPB registered?

P167 BPB is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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