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P828 MLA

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

14,530 mi
Last recorded14,530 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 MLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 14,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 May 2025 14,530 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 14,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 14,288 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 47,540 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 47,522 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 42,261 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 42,261 miles

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 40,471 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,294 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 36,449 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 36,449 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,976 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 34,976 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,735 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 32,789 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 32,789 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 32,721 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 32,538 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 32,388 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 32,366 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

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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P828 MLA is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P828 MLA, 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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P828 MLA is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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