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N203 YAO

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

33,948 mi
Last recorded33,948 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 YAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 33,948 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 33,882 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 33,882 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected Master cylinder - no brake effort at wheel (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 33,587 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 33,275 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 33,275 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2013 32,785 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,063 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 32,063 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,017 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,805 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 29,795 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 28,677 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,677 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 27,160 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,017 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 22,017 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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N203 YAO is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N203 YAO, 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 N203 YAO registered?

N203 YAO is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N203 YAO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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