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N196 HWT

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,404 mi
Last recorded35,404 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 HWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 35,404 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 33,603 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,603 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

front offside lowier oil pipe leaking

rear light & indicator unit combined

Fail 15 Jan 2011 30,770 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front offside lowier oil pipe leaking

rear light & indicator unit combined

Pass 11 Dec 2009 29,609 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,602 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,123 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 23,167 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 19,776 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 19,776 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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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N196 HWT is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N196 HWT, 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 N196 HWT registered?

N196 HWT is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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