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P801 SFR

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,945 mi
Last recorded66,945 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 SFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 66,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake fluid low

Fail 9 Dec 2019 66,945 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake fluid low

Pass 1 Jul 2017 66,051 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 61,962 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,856 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,326 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 41,839 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 38,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 38,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 May 2010 38,384 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 37,508 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 37,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 37,234 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,234 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,315 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 35,302 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,981 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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P801 SFR is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P801 SFR, 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 P801 SFR registered?

P801 SFR is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P801 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P801 SFR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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