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P29 KPU

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,619 mi
Last recorded27,619 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 KPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 27,619 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 27,619 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2016 27,598 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 27,159 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 26,788 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,047 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 24,839 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 24,839 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,786 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 24,786 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,775 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 24,775 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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P29 KPU is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P29 KPU, 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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What year was P29 KPU registered?

P29 KPU is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 9 October 1996.

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