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P27 JSF

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

White Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,382 mi
Last recorded52,382 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 JSF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 52,382 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 50,734 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 49,033 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 48,374 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 46,632 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 46,107 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,638 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,237 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,866 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 38,524 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 38,524 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 37,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,971 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 35,971 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 34,874 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 34,874 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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P27 JSF is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in White 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 P27 JSF, 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 P27 JSF registered?

P27 JSF is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P27 JSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P27 JSF 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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