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N277 PUF

1996 Suzuki Gsf

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,003 mi
Last recorded52,003 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Gsf27,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 PUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 52,003 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 51,848 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour On dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 47,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 47,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working Brake pedal does not work switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 44,498 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 44,475 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 40,188 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 40,188 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,458 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,811 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 25,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 25,481 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 25,478 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,474 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 20,426 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 19,382 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 18,761 miles

no plate light not working

Pass 13 Jul 2006 17,976 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 17,235 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf?

Based on 7,518 MOT tests across 757 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
996
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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N277 PUF is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Gsf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 27,014 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 Gsf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N277 PUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Gsf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N277 PUF is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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