CarVerify

Free Car Check

N213 BAU

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,876 mi
Last recorded34,876 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN213 BAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,876 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 34,876 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 34,862 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 32,523 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 30,019 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 26,690 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 24,262 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 21,660 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 21,660 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

chain oil on rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2008 17,815 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,782 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 15,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 15,265 miles

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

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N213 BAU is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N213 BAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N213 BAU?

You can check the full history of N213 BAU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N213 BAU registered?

N213 BAU is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N213 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N213 BAU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N213 BAU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N213 BAU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.