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N338 RCU

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,348 mi
Last recorded57,348 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN338 RCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 57,348 miles

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

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 57,348 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 56,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 51,353 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 43,146 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 43,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 36,719 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,606 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 35,606 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,035 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,131 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,832 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,507 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,166 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,163 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,306 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 26,027 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 23,512 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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N338 RCU is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N338 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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N338 RCU is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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