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P868 BUJ

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,995 mi
Last recorded15,995 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 BUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 15,995 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 15,256 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 15,209 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 15,154 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 15,151 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 14,808 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 14,808 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 14,764 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 14,764 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 14,554 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 14,554 miles

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

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 13,760 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 13,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 13,224 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (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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P868 BUJ is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P868 BUJ, 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 P868 BUJ registered?

P868 BUJ is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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