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P323 MLR

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires16 Mar 2027

Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)

Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,472 mi

Last recorded31,472 miles

Recorded on17 Mar 2026

Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 MLR

MakeSuzuki

ModelGSF1200

Year1996

ColourBlack

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail

Pass 17 Mar 2026 31,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHTLY NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 31,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHTLY NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 31,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHTLY NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 30,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS REDUCED DAMPING.

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHTLY NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 30,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS A REDUCED DAMPING ACTION.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHTLY NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 29,992 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

FRONT BRAKE ACTION IS SLIGHTLY SPONGY.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHLY REDUCED DAMPING.

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHTLY NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 29,992 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

FRONT BRAKE ACTION IS SLIGHTLY SPONGY.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHLY REDUCED DAMPING.

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHTLY NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 29,603 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

FRONT BRAKE LEVER ACTION IS SLIGHTLY SPONGY IN OPERATION.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHTLY REDUCED DAMPING.

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHTLY NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 29,603 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

FRONT BRAKE LEVER ACTION IS SLIGHTLY SPONGY IN OPERATION.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHTLY REDUCED DAMPING.

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHTLY NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 28,439 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKE LEVER ACTION IS SLIGHTLY SPONGY IN OPERATION.

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 28,439 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKE LEVER ACTION IS SLIGHTLY SPONGY IN OPERATION.

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,649 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKE LEVER ACTION IS SLIGHTLY SPONGY IN OPERATION.

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 27,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 26,737 miles

Fail 21 Mar 2015 26,737 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 26,448 miles

Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,812 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 25,141 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 24,389 miles

Pass 13 Mar 2010 23,387 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 22,402 miles

Pass 4 Apr 2008 21,543 miles

Pass 17 Mar 2007 20,858 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 18,989 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?

Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.

85.0%

Pass Rate

809

Miles/Year

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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P323 MLR is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P323 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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P323 MLR is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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