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N136 PCD

1996 Suzuki Gsf

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

26,727 mi
Last recorded26,727 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Gsf27,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 PCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 26,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 May 2025 26,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 26,588 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 26,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 26,440 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 25,981 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 25,131 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 25,131 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2014 27,269 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 24,163 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 24,163 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 21,235 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 21,232 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 19,030 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,507 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 16,505 miles

Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 14,174 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 14,174 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 12,253 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 12,236 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

slight rise in engine revs on r/hand lock

Pass 30 Aug 2007 10,938 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 10,938 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 10,660 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf?

Based on 7,518 MOT tests across 757 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
996
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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N136 PCD is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Gsf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 27,014 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N136 PCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N136 PCD is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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