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P98 REU

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,722 mi
Last recorded46,722 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 REU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 46,722 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 46,722 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 46,705 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,608 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 46,608 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 46,420 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,207 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 46,199 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,362 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 44,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 44,666 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 43,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 43,871 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 41,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,285 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))

Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,663 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 35,570 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 30,916 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,423 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 25,759 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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P98 REU is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P98 REU, 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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P98 REU is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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