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P506 GUK

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

12,849 mi
Last recorded12,849 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 GUK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 12,849 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 11,804 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 10,990 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 10,955 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 10,788 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 10,658 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 10,316 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 10,182 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 10,144 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 10,144 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 9,959 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 9,956 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2014 9,684 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 9,572 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front & rear brake pads are wearing low

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 9,273 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 9,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 8,309 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 7,093 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 7,093 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 6,991 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 6,671 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
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P506 GUK is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P506 GUK, 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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What year was P506 GUK registered?

P506 GUK is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P506 GUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P506 GUK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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