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P524 AWT

1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,440 mi
Last recorded33,440 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V21,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 AWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 1200 V
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 33,440 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 33,440 miles

Front Stop lamp not working wire off switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 31,089 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 31,071 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 30,170 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 27,548 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 27,548 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 23,247 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,069 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,858 miles

Advise front brake has a slight bind

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 33,858 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Advise front brake has a slight bind

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 29,537 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 27,710 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 27,683 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 26,294 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 26,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 25,859 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,420 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,720 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 24,452 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 V?

Based on 1,090 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
610
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Direction indicator not working 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
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P524 AWT is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 21,102 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 Gsf 1200 V fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P524 AWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 1200 V typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 1200 V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P524 AWT registered?

P524 AWT is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P524 AWT safe to buy?

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