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P865 KOT

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,502 mi
Last recorded68,502 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 KOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 68,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 66,204 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 66,194 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 64,424 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 Apr 2018 64,424 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 63,033 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 63,033 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 61,623 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn front and rear (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 60,720 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 60,720 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 58,797 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,166 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2010 56,083 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 May 2010 56,083 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 55,204 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 52,597 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 52,597 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 46,024 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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P865 KOT is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P865 KOT, 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 P865 KOT registered?

P865 KOT is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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