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P543 MLW

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

281 mi
Last recorded281 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 MLW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 281 miles

Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 15 Aug 2026 260 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 12 Aug 2025 15 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 6 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,304 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 43,595 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,813 miles

Exhaust not standard

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 42,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust not standard

Front oil cooler hose leaking

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 May 2008 42,616 miles

Rear number plate border and numbers close to limit

Pass 21 Apr 2007 41,141 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 41,140 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 39,341 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,341 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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P543 MLW is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P543 MLW, 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 P543 MLW registered?

P543 MLW is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 10 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P543 MLW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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