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G196 RFV

1996 Suzuki Gsxr

Yellow Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

714 mi
Last recorded714 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Gsxr25,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG196 RFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 714 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Fail 13 May 2017 714 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy failed brake test (3.1.4a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 5 miles

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

No chain guard

Steering lock very small

recommend chain is riveted

slight bind to fronr brake

Fail 2 Apr 2016 5 miles

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain spring link wrong way around (6.2.1h)

No chain guard

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering lock very small

recommend chain is riveted

slight bind to fronr brake

Pass 16 Jun 2014
Fail 1 May 2014

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 16,223 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Mar 2012 3,771 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 1,477 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 1 May 2009 13 miles
Fail 1 May 2009

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 17 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr?

Based on 32,177 MOT tests across 4,401 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
823
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
4,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 258
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 164
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 118
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G196 RFV is a 1996 Suzuki Gsxr in Yellow with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Gsxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 25,187 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 Gsxr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G196 RFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G196 RFV registered?

G196 RFV is a 1996 Suzuki Gsxr, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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