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P281 HKP

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,061 mi
Last recorded47,061 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 HKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 47,061 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 46,977 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 46,946 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 46,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 46,781 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 46,771 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 46,706 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 46,620 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,546 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,429 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 46,083 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,350 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 44,885 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake discs rusty

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 29 Sep 2011 44,882 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,921 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 43,921 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,686 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 43,686 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 43,400 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,400 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,661 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 40,661 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 38,423 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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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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P281 HKP is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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