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P731 PBM

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,249 mi
Last recorded37,249 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 PBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 37,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

gear lever has been repaired

Fail 6 Apr 2012 37,226 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

gear lever has been repaired

Pass 2 Apr 2011 30,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 30,035 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,300 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 24,876 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 23,494 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 21,734 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 19,455 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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P731 PBM is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P731 PBM, 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 P731 PBM registered?

P731 PBM is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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