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P693 ASO

1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,797 mi
Last recorded1,797 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V21,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 ASO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 1200 V
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 1,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 1,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 1,644 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 26 Mar 2019 1,632 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Jan 2018 1,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 1,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 325 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 322 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 55,394 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,202 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,879 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 44,268 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 V?

Based on 1,090 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
610
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Direction indicator not working 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
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P693 ASO is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 21,102 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 Gsf 1200 V fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P693 ASO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 1200 V typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 1200 V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P693 ASO registered?

P693 ASO is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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