MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
front brake discs rusty
fuel cap seal perishing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
front brake discs rusty
fuel cap seal perishing
Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P281 HKP is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 P281 HKP, 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 P281 HKP registered?
P281 HKP is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 November 1996.
Is P281 HKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P281 HKP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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