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P565 OCS

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,160 mi
Last recorded36,160 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 OCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2013 36,160 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,160 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,567 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,487 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 29,366 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,767 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 25,767 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,730 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 21,729 miles

Offside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,735 miles

Front 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 OCS is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OCS, 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 OCS registered?

P565 OCS is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P565 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P565 OCS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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