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P306 ARY

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,835 mi
Last recorded43,835 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 ARY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 43,835 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 42,835 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 42,602 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 42,049 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 40,331 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 40,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 40,114 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 40,114 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 40,011 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy End can (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 39,537 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear tyre valve slightly damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2018 39,537 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyre valve slightly damaged

Fail 30 May 2018 39,529 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen has a double beam (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear tyre valve slightly damaged

Pass 15 May 2017 38,914 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 37,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 36,015 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 35,172 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,161 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,093 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 32,089 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 32,076 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,849 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,417 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,881 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,733 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 25,691 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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P306 ARY is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P306 ARY, 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 P306 ARY registered?

P306 ARY is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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