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P797 DBL

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,007 mi
Last recorded19,007 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 DBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 19,007 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 18,801 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 18,665 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 18,665 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 18,403 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 18,403 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c))

Fail 3 May 2013 18,230 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2013 18,230 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 17,684 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 17,167 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,167 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 15,273 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 14,274 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 13,478 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 11,690 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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P797 DBL is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue 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 P797 DBL, 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 P797 DBL registered?

P797 DBL is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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