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P47 JSF

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,444 mi
Last recorded36,444 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 JSF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2013 36,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 27,607 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,507 miles

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

Chain guard missing

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 27,507 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Chain guard missing

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,507 miles

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

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

Rear mudguard insecure

clutch lever end broken off

Fail 5 Jun 2010 27,507 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear mudguard insecure

clutch lever end broken off

Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,107 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 25,107 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,423 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 42,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P47 JSF is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P47 JSF, 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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P47 JSF is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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