MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
very bad sump oil leak
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
The front indicators are very close to the headlight.
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front 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 Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P296 VTY is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 P296 VTY, 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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P296 VTY is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 August 1996.
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