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N304 RCU

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,583 mi
Last recorded58,583 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN304 RCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2022 58,583 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working LEVER (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 56,801 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 55,899 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2015 50,603 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 50,603 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,432 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 44,394 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,302 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,361 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 32,959 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 32,445 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,445 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,412 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 25,976 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 26,186 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 21,108 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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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N304 RCU 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 75%.

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 N304 RCU, 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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What year was N304 RCU registered?

N304 RCU is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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