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P271 FVR

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,523 mi
Last recorded22,523 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 FVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 22,523 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 22,252 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 21,213 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 21,206 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,172 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 21,172 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,418 miles

rear brake binding BORDERLINE

Pass 15 Jun 2007 20,316 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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P271 FVR is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P271 FVR, 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 P271 FVR registered?

P271 FVR is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 24 August 1996.

Is P271 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P271 FVR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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