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P513 PGP

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

25,163 mi
Last recorded25,163 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 PGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 25,163 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 29,557 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 28,671 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 27,929 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 26,636 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 24,223 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 23,012 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 23,012 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 21,911 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 21,226 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 21,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

slight crack in number plate

Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 19,298 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 19,298 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 18,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 17,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 17,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 16,489 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 16,209 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 15,948 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 15,769 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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P513 PGP is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P513 PGP, 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 P513 PGP registered?

P513 PGP is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P513 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P513 PGP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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