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N170 VHP

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,885 mi
Last recorded62,885 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 VHP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 62,885 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 62,741 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 62,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 60,738 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 59,192 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 56,746 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,431 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 53,431 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,505 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,854 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 51,854 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 50,222 miles

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 50,222 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,778 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,108 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,101 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 46,097 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 46,097 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 44,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,970 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 39,404 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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N170 VHP is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N170 VHP, 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 N170 VHP registered?

N170 VHP is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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