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P292 MLR

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

20,394 mi
Last recorded20,394 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 MLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 20,394 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 19,330 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 19,330 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 18,059 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 17,845 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

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)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

engine mounting bolt is missing from r/h side

Pass 24 May 2008 16,573 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 16,573 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 15,117 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 15,117 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 4 Mar 2006 14,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

speedometer not illuminated

Pass 4 Mar 2006 14,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

speedometer not illuminated

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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P292 MLR is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P292 MLR, 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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P292 MLR is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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