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P291 EOK

1996 Suzuki Gsf

Black Petrol 1127cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,601 mi
Last recorded27,601 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Gsf27,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 EOK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,127cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 27,601 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 27,288 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 27,287 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 27,123 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 3 May 2023 27,123 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 27,113 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 26,882 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 26,877 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 26,805 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 26,805 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2016 26,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp obscured but not more than 50% LED 50% only working advised to be changed before more go's out. (1.1.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2016 26,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp obscured but not more than 50% LED 50% only working advised to be changed before more go's out. (1.1.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 25,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 24,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 23,654 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 23,653 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 22,840 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 17,646 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf?

Based on 7,518 MOT tests across 757 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
996
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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P291 EOK is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf in Black with a 1,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Gsf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 27,014 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 Gsf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P291 EOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Gsf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P291 EOK registered?

P291 EOK is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P291 EOK safe to buy?

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