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P61 RMW

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,294 mi
Last recorded83,294 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 RMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 83,294 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 82,862 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded Torque Arm (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 75,133 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear frame (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear brake dragging on

Pass 5 Mar 2016 67,005 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,948 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brakes dragging on

Pass 15 Mar 2013 45,701 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 45,701 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear tyre under inflated

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,322 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 39,216 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,902 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 31,902 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 24,270 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 24,270 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,852 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 7,680 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2007 7,219 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 6,913 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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P61 RMW is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P61 RMW, 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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P61 RMW is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 10 September 1996.

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