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P751 KMA

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,383 mi
Last recorded50,383 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP751 KMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 50,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 50,383 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 40,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 40,275 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 39,935 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain link (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 39,788 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 39,788 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 37,881 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 37,881 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 May 2018 37,723 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,428 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 37,428 miles

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 36,412 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 35,951 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 35,951 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 33,493 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 25,717 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,030 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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P751 KMA is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P751 KMA, 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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P751 KMA is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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