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P401 HVX

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

41,689 mi
Last recorded41,689 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 HVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 41,689 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 41,646 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 41,640 miles

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2020 41,542 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 41,226 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 41,226 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 40,893 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 40,791 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 40,549 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear no.plate light not working.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,523 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jan 2014 39,390 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 39,390 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 37,507 miles

tyre pressures low

Pass 14 Jan 2012 37,525 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,993 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 35,993 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,139 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 34,139 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 32,541 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 32,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 30,973 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,032 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 30,032 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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P401 HVX is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P401 HVX, 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 P401 HVX registered?

P401 HVX is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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