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P506 UBV

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,860 mi
Last recorded62,860 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 UBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 62,860 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 62,860 miles

Offside Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 61,559 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 61,557 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 61,362 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,134 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 60,924 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,585 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 60,585 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 60,245 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,245 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,839 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 57,060 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 54,420 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear brake lever has long travel

Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,942 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 47,761 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,198 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 43,198 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,022 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 37,643 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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 UBV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBV, 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 UBV registered?

P506 UBV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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