CarVerify

Free Car Check

P49 CTO

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,797 mi
Last recorded48,797 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 CTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 48,797 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear number plate lamp flickering

Pass 5 Jul 2025 48,588 miles

Headlamp operation affected by another lamp

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2025 48,577 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp operation affected by another lamp

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2024 48,155 miles

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 47,909 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 47,715 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 47,715 miles

Fork yoke insecure Top nut loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 47,437 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 46,108 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 45,713 miles

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 44,892 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 43,276 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 40,809 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 40,796 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 May 2014 37,315 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 31,902 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 25,623 miles

Nearside front position lamp out

Pass 28 May 2011 24,119 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 24,119 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2010 21,753 miles

Horn sticking slightly

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 May 2010 21,753 miles

Horn sticking slightly

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

Pass 23 May 2009 19,091 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 18,518 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 16,927 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 14,381 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
Full Suzuki GSF1200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P49 CTO is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P49 CTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P49 CTO?

You can check the full history of P49 CTO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P49 CTO registered?

P49 CTO is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 19 October 1996.

Is P49 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P49 CTO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P49 CTO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P49 CTO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.