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E17 KVN

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,820 mi
Last recorded30,820 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 KVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 30,820 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 28,449 miles

Centre Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 28,449 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2014 26,571 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 26,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 25,855 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 25,855 miles

Centre Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Outer Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,349 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 24,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,947 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 21,913 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 21,913 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,271 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 20,271 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 17,171 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?

Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
881
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
21,207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,807
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,281
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3,053
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,662
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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E17 KVN is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 26,170 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 GSF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,807 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E17 KVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E17 KVN registered?

E17 KVN is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 6 June 1996.

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