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P501 RDE

1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,179 mi
Last recorded13,179 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V21,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 RDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 1200 V
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 13,179 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 13,167 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 12,349 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 12,349 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 1,233 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 May 2018 12,328 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 12,168 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 11,627 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 11,266 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 9,959 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 9,959 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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P501 RDE 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 72.7%.

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 P501 RDE, 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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What year was P501 RDE registered?

P501 RDE is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is P501 RDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 RDE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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