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P824 MLH

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,420 mi
Last recorded19,420 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 MLH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 19,420 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 19,312 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 18,754 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 18,502 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 18,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases header pipe gasket minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 16,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 15,488 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 14,423 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 12,385 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 12,155 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 12,155 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate non-relective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Pass 16 May 2016 11,574 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 11,498 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 11,469 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 11,262 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 10,905 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 10,905 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 10,489 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 10,379 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 10,300 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 10,164 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 9,851 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 9,851 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2006 9,432 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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P824 MLH is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P824 MLH, 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 P824 MLH registered?

P824 MLH is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P824 MLH safe to buy?

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