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P513 UBV

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,560 mi
Last recorded48,560 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 UBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 48,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 48,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively mountings worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 47,964 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 47,964 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion fork seal (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 47,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 47,841 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 47,496 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 47,496 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,388 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,419 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 41,925 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 37,368 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 37,368 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 33,917 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,240 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 31,240 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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 UBV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P513 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 P513 UBV registered?

P513 UBV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P513 UBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P513 UBV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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