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P374 TFH

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,520 mi
Last recorded42,520 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 TFH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 42,520 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside oil evident on engine cases.

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 42,520 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside oil evident on engine cases.

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 41,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 41,757 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 41,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 41,382 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 41,014 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 40,691 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 40,080 miles

Exhaust noisy Silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 40,080 miles

Exhaust noisy Silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 39,284 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 38,612 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 38,238 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 38,237 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,740 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchion both (2.3.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 37,111 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 36,060 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 34,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,265 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 34,265 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,787 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,162 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 31,246 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
Full Suzuki GSF1200 reliability report

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P374 TFH is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 P374 TFH, 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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P374 TFH is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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