Suzuki Gsf 1200 V (1996)
1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V
CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1996 Suzuki GSF 1200 V struggles badly at MOT: just 48.7% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, which means nearly half fail and need repair. The dangerous defect rate of 6.5% is low enough not to be a major safety concern, but the 0.83 average failures per vehicle tells you these bikes consistently need fixing.
At nearly 22,000 miles on average, these machines are well-used for their age, yet they're clocking up 2.6 advisories per test — suggesting wear and maintenance neglect rather than fundamental design flaws. Before buying one, budget for immediate repairs and get a pre-purchase inspection by a motorcycle specialist to identify what's already lurking.
What to check before buying a 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 106 | 47.7% | 0.85 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V vehicles fall between 12,664 and 28,027 miles.
1996 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (48% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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