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P92 HCM

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,643 mi
Last recorded8,643 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP92 HCM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 8,643 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 13,728 miles

Early signs of front brake bind evident.

No evidence of front stop switch or wiring.

Fail 6 Jul 2023 13,728 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working Both. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Early signs of front brake bind evident.

Pass 1 Jul 2022 8,467 miles

Early signs of front brake bind.

No evidence of front stop switch.

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Jul 2022 8,467 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Early signs of front brake bind.

No evidence of front stop switch.

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2021 8,157 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 8,157 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 7,270 miles

low rear brake efficiency.

Fail 3 Jul 2020 7,270 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

low rear brake efficiency.

Pass 11 Apr 2019 5,902 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 5,164 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear brake efficiency rather low

Pass 12 Apr 2017 5,132 miles

front brake has no switch.no evidence of any wiring

Fail 12 Apr 2017 5,132 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

front brake has no switch.no evidence of any wiring

Pass 3 May 2016 4,502 miles

no front stop switch or wiring evident

Fail 30 Apr 2016 4,492 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

no front stop switch or wiring evident

Pass 1 May 2015 2,089 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 137 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,437 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 24,965 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,965 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,363 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 24,363 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 22,329 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 22,005 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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P92 HCM is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P92 HCM, 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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P92 HCM is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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