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P780 HNH

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

14,446 mi
Last recorded14,446 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 HNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 14,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (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 18 May 2020 1,400 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned too close together needs 240mm (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake clevis joint insecure torque arm insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not lighting up number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 1,377 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned too close together-240mm reqd (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket bracket missing bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 1,145 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 28 Jun 2017 513 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,289 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,747 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 63,487 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,080 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 628,065 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 26 May 2010 62,653 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 61,598 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 61,580 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 31,368 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2007 31,164 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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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P780 HNH is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P780 HNH, 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 P780 HNH registered?

P780 HNH is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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