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P296 VTY

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,132 mi
Last recorded43,132 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 VTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 43,132 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 42,904 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

very bad sump oil leak

Pass 12 May 2023 41,095 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 41,086 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 40,612 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 40,508 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2015 40,201 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 40,076 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 40,060 miles

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.

Pass 25 Aug 2012 37,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2011 34,953 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 33,470 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,943 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,217 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 30,217 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 28,112 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 28,111 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2006 24,000 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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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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