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P388 FKM

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,229 mi
Last recorded30,229 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 FKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 30,229 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 30,005 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 28,589 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 23,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 29,281 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride bolts missing from section of frame at front offside (6.2.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,947 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 22,801 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 16,187 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 12,678 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 7,859 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 558 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 28,096 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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P388 FKM is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P388 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.

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What year was P388 FKM registered?

P388 FKM is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 26 August 1996.

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