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P378 FKM

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

84,917 mi
Last recorded84,917 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 FKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 84,917 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 84,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 82,275 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 81,231 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top shock/spring link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 81,231 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top shock/spring link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,806 miles

rear pads are low

Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,251 miles

The front brake pads are aprox 50% worn.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,690 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,804 miles

front brake fluid level low

front brake pads appear very low

Pass 18 Apr 2015 59,938 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 56,285 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,871 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 49,957 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,942 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,350 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 43,908 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 42,027 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,571 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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P378 FKM is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P378 FKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P378 FKM registered?

P378 FKM is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 14 September 1996.

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