1996 Suzuki GSF1200 1.2L Petrol · P306 ARY

This Suzuki GSF1200 is currently roadworthy, with the September-equivalent 2025 MOT pass at 42,835 miles showing no reported defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the full recorded period. Each annual test has returned a clean pass, with no advisories for brake binding, suspension wear, or structural corrosion, suggesting the machine has been properly fettled rather than merely pushed through a test. The mileage pattern matches its age. The bike has covered roughly 1,428 miles per year, which is very low for a thirty-year-old machine. The odometer rose from 40,331 in May 2022 to 42,049 in April 2023, then 42,602 in August 2024, and finally 42,835 in August 2025. That is a steady, gradual accumulation of about 2,500 miles across three years, with no sudden jumps or long lay-ups between tests. This points to light but regular use rather than a machine left standing for months, which often causes seized calipers and perished rubber. Because the MOT record is completely clean, the usual consumable warnings are absent. A pre-purchase inspection should still focus on the classic GSF1200 weak points: brake caliper pistons and slide pins for binding, fork seals for weeping, and the swinging arm and shock linkages for worn bushes. At 42,835 miles, the suspension bushes and chain and sprockets may be approaching natural service life even without a test failure. Also check the rear subframe and lower frame rails for surface corrosion, as these areas commonly rust on this generation of Suzuki. The MOT history alone cannot confirm the condition of the tyres, brake fluid, or cooling system, so a hands-on check remains essential before purchase.