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P449 RUL

1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,251 mi
Last recorded38,251 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V21,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 RUL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 1200 V
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 38,251 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

alloy banjos fitted recomended for race use

Pass 23 May 2014 35,481 miles

alloy banjos fitted recomendedf for race use

Pass 25 May 2013 32,223 miles

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

alloy banjos fitted recomended for race use

Pass 7 Apr 2012 29,335 miles

alloy banjos fitted recomended for race use

Pass 16 Apr 2011 26,457 miles

alloy bonjos fitted recomended for race use

Pass 20 Feb 2010 22,629 miles

alloy banjos fitted not recomended for road use

Fail 20 Feb 2010 22,629 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

alloy banjos fitted not recomended for road use

Pass 31 Jan 2009 20,051 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 17,881 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 17,881 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,301 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 V?

Based on 1,090 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
610
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Direction indicator not working 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
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P449 RUL is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 21,102 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 Gsf 1200 V fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P449 RUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 1200 V typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 1200 V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P449 RUL is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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