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P944 JEV

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,008 mi
Last recorded33,008 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 JEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 33,008 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 32,963 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 32,390 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 32,385 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 31,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 31,249 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 30,787 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 28,863 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 27,106 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 26,763 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 25,117 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,053 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 23,757 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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P944 JEV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P944 JEV, 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 P944 JEV registered?

P944 JEV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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