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N38 MAE

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

41,533 mi
Last recorded41,533 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN38 MAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 41,533 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 41,179 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 41,176 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Nov 2024 41,161 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 41,146 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 41,146 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 41,137 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 40,945 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 40,723 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 40,196 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 39,634 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 38,935 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 37,919 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,020 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 37,020 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,271 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 35,271 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 May 2013 35,271 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

off side rear wheel bearing has outer seal missing

rear brake caliper very of centre to the disc.

Fail 8 May 2013 35,271 miles

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake caliper very of centre to the disc.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,013 miles

Front brake has slight bind, however not indicated on the brake meter.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 34,722 miles

Front and rear tyres under inflated.

No number plate light

Fail 14 Apr 2010 34,710 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front and rear tyres under inflated.

No number plate light

Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,542 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

exhaust centre clamp missing however exhaust secure by rear clamp/ not blowing at time

left hand footrest mounts (soft in rubbers) allowing movement but still secure

Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,144 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

nearside foot peg slight freeplay

rear tyre presure very low

Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,447 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 33,447 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,551 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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N38 MAE is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 N38 MAE, 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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N38 MAE is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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