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P565 JKV

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,960 mi
Last recorded59,960 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 JKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 59,960 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 59,960 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 54,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 54,056 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 47,696 miles

number plate light in/op

Pass 24 Aug 2013 43,725 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,099 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 42,682 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 41,912 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 41,912 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 40,921 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 38,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 34,904 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 32,535 miles

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

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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P565 JKV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P565 JKV, 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 P565 JKV registered?

P565 JKV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is P565 JKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P565 JKV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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