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N386 UEW

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,841 mi
Last recorded18,841 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN386 UEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 18,841 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 18,390 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 18,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyre 18 years old

Gear selector clamping bolt unwound and loose - requires attention!

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

Rear footrests missing at the time of test

Rear tyre 11 years old

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front and rear tyres contaminated with oil/chain lube

Fail 25 Oct 2023 18,376 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake calipers damp

front tyre worn

slight noise front wheel poss wheel bearings

Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,085 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 16,381 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

slight bind on front brake

Fail 5 Mar 2014 16,381 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

slight bind on front brake

Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,203 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 13,853 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 13,853 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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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N386 UEW is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N386 UEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N386 UEW registered?

N386 UEW is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 17 February 1996.

Is N386 UEW safe to buy?

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