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N379 PUV

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

49,987 mi
Last recorded49,987 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN379 PUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 49,987 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 49,987 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached hanging on wires (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

wiring resting on engine

Pass 17 May 2024 49,977 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2024 49,977 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 49,545 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 49,545 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 46,955 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 46,954 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 46,948 miles

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shock has reduced damping effect.

Pass 7 Dec 2019 46,897 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 46,765 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 46,531 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,297 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 46,091 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 45,863 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,525 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 45,299 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 44,962 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,852 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 44,603 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 43,798 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 43,141 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 43,139 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,406 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2006 40,604 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

clutch stiff

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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N379 PUV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N379 PUV, 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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N379 PUV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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