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P648 HKN

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,954 mi
Last recorded43,954 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 HKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 43,954 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 43,954 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 43,046 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 42,594 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,584 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,559 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,444 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 42,444 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,374 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

gear linkage worn / insecure

Fail 21 Sep 2010 42,374 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

gear linkage worn / insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,287 miles

non-standard number plate fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,118 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 42,111 miles

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

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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P648 HKN 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 69.2%.

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 P648 HKN, 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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P648 HKN is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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