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P905 PWU

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 PWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016
Fail 24 Apr 2014

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014
Pass 10 Jan 2013

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

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

Front suspension has been modified (2.3.8)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,390 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 36,059 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 36,056 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Chain guard missing

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 32,273 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 32,273 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,780 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 29,780 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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P905 PWU is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P905 PWU, 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 P905 PWU registered?

P905 PWU is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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