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N272 WDV

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,696 mi
Last recorded24,696 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 WDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 24,696 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 24,174 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 22,574 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 22,574 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 20,941 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 19,779 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 19,779 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2019 19,772 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2010 19,527 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 19,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 17,517 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 17,517 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 17,235 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 17,235 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 17,159 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
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N272 WDV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N272 WDV, 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

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What year was N272 WDV registered?

N272 WDV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N272 WDV safe to buy?

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