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P594 LLU

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,491 mi
Last recorded65,491 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP594 LLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 65,491 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 65,491 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,809 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 57,806 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,249 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 52,249 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,189 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear mudguard slightly loose

rear pannels loose

Fail 19 Jun 2012 48,187 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear body work loose

rear mudguard loose but not insecure

Pass 27 May 2011 42,505 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 42,461 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 42,202 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,202 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 39,389 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 39,389 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 36,356 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,356 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,366 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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P594 LLU is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P594 LLU, 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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P594 LLU is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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