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P847 JKN

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,987 mi
Last recorded63,987 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 JKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 63,987 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 63,987 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 63,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 62,620 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 59,667 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 59,607 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 47,529 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 46,160 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 43,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 43,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,256 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 40,805 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 39,465 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,251 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 38,210 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,691 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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P847 JKN is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P847 JKN, 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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P847 JKN is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 4 November 1996.

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