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N372 OWV

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,033 mi
Last recorded31,033 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN372 OWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2014 31,033 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

hi beam tell tale not working

Fail 8 Apr 2013 31,033 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front forks - chrome pitted & blistering.

high beam - aim too high.

high beam - tale tell not working.

rear wheel - slight movement in bearing area.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,185 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Oct 2011 23,808 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 23,804 miles

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

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 22,857 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 22,142 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 22,107 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 18,033 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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N372 OWV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N372 OWV, 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 N372 OWV registered?

N372 OWV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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