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N277 DET

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,344 mi
Last recorded25,344 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 DET
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 25,344 miles

front tyre worn unevenly ,and getting down on tread ,but still legal

none standard exhaust can fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2014 25,344 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

front tyre worn unevenly ,and getting down on tread ,but still legal

none standard exhaust can fitted

Pass 7 May 2013 25,345 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

l/hand front footpeg needs tightening up

slighty dint in front wheel rim r/hand side

wires under headlight may trap an cause trouble when steering at night

Fail 4 May 2013 25,345 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

l/hand front footpeg needs tightening up

slighty dint in front wheel rim r/hand side

wires under headlight may trap an cause trouble when steering at night

Pass 11 Nov 2011 23,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 23,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

fuel tank not bolted down

Pass 5 Nov 2010 17,183 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 17,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,728 miles

brake pads worn

Pass 6 Apr 2007 13,959 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 11,746 miles

rear tyre close to limmit

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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N277 DET is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N277 DET, 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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N277 DET is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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