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N278 WDV

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,096 mi
Last recorded63,096 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 WDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 63,096 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 61,663 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 60,079 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 54,935 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 48,276 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

r/h indicator flashes close to max limit

Pass 10 Aug 2013 35,544 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake sticking slightly(poss with new pads being fited)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 35,539 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 31,605 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 31,222 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,222 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 30,843 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 30,843 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 30,787 miles

Nearside Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 30,592 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 30,020 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 29,690 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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N278 WDV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N278 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.

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N278 WDV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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