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N198 BNV

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

30,506 mi
Last recorded30,506 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 BNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2014 30,506 miles

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

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

frame has been repaired around o/s rear footrest hanger area

Pass 25 Oct 2014 30,506 miles

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

frame has been repaired around o/s rear footrest hanger area

Pass 24 Oct 2013 29,345 miles

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

Exhaust Mount Loose

Pass 20 Oct 2012 26,177 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 26,177 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 23,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 23,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 17,004 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 17,004 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

motor cycle frame cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2009 15,656 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 11,448 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 11,381 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 11,381 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 11,079 miles

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

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
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N198 BNV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N198 BNV, 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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N198 BNV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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