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P871 YSO

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

White Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,725 mi
Last recorded35,725 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 YSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 35,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 35,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 35,257 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 35,164 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 35,147 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 34,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 34,578 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,694 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 52,412 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 32,095 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 32,095 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 30,316 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,293 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 29,293 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 28,728 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,833 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,436 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 27,087 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 25,038 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 24,459 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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P871 YSO is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in White with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P871 YSO, 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 P871 YSO registered?

P871 YSO is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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