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P866 LVT

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,485 mi
Last recorded37,485 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 LVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 37,485 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 37,228 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 37,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 May 2024 37,225 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))

Pass 27 May 2022 37,220 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 35,404 miles

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

osf disc riverts ratteling

Fail 31 Oct 2015 35,404 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

osf disc riverts ratteling

Pass 13 Sep 2014 33,225 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 31,929 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 31,820 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,208 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 31,208 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 30,809 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 30,316 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,606 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 28,019 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 28,006 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 26,331 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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P866 LVT is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P866 LVT, 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 P866 LVT registered?

P866 LVT is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P866 LVT safe to buy?

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