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P254 ARY

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

4,882 mi
Last recorded4,882 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 ARY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 4,882 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 3,911 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 3,911 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 2,999 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 2,052 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 1,064 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 258 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 257 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 124 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 34,444 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 34,444 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear under tray loose

Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,705 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,913 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 30,440 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 31,061 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 29,893 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,763 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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P254 ARY is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 P254 ARY, 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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What year was P254 ARY registered?

P254 ARY is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P254 ARY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P254 ARY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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