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P498 MLY

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

1,612 mi
Last recorded1,612 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 MLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 1,612 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 1,549 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 1,444 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 1,338 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 1,339 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 1,340 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 1,262 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 491 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 19,388 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 17,051 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 16,690 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 15,532 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 15,448 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

mainbeam tell tale not working

no indicator tell tale fitted but front indicators visible from riding position

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,841 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 11,990 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 10,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 26 May 2007 10,370 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2006 7,084 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 7,084 miles

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

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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P498 MLY is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P498 MLY, 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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P498 MLY is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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