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N531 PYE

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,275 mi
Last recorded39,275 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 PYE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 39,275 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 39,272 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Pro link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Gear lever pivots worn/loose

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Grab rail missing

Riders footrest rubbers worn.

Pass 5 Jun 2023 39,137 miles

Central Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pro link bearings/bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlight masks fitted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 38,785 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pro link arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlight masks fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 38,124 miles

Chain and sprockets starting to wear.

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre ON minimum limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 37,976 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

rear sprocket carrier bearing slightly worn

Fail 25 May 2019 37,970 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen dip to wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

rear sprocket carrier bearing slightly worn

Pass 29 May 2018 37,335 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

exhaust noisey

rear sprocket carrier bearing slightly worn

Pass 22 May 2017 36,831 miles

Headlamp mask/convertor fitted

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

Fail 9 May 2017 36,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Headlamp mask/convertor fitted

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

Pass 14 May 2016 35,962 miles

Headlamp converter/mask fitted

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 May 2016 35,962 miles

Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp converter/mask fitted

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 35,758 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 35,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 35,431 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

rear shocker spring rubbing againsts pro-link arms.

Fail 10 May 2013 35,431 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

rear shocker spring rubbing againsts pro-link arms.

Pass 9 May 2012 34,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 31,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2011 31,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,117 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 29,117 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 25 Apr 2009 28,150 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 28,150 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 May 2008 26,821 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,820 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 24,813 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 23,236 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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N531 PYE is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 N531 PYE, 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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N531 PYE is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 9 July 1996.

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