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P708 XJT

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

35,196 mi
Last recorded35,196 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 XJT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 35,196 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 35,196 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 34,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 34,855 miles

Fuel system component leaking tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Position lamp missing number plate (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 34,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,307 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 33,307 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,947 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 31,947 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 30,387 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 30,387 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,423 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 48,423 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,589 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 504 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Main beam warning light not fitted

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 495 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Main beam warning light not fitted

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 21,648 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 21,434 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 20,704 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 19,213 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2006 18,389 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))

Pass 24 May 2005 17,035 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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P708 XJT is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P708 XJT, 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 P708 XJT registered?

P708 XJT is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P708 XJT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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