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N430 PWO

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,634 mi
Last recorded19,634 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN430 PWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 19,634 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 19,508 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 18,651 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 18,638 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 18,306 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 18,306 miles

Central Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Registration plate non-relective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 17,551 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,803 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 16,010 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 18,674 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 18,357 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 18,357 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2007 18,334 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?

Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,887
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,277
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,004
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 775
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 637
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N430 PWO is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 25,967 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 GSF1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,887 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N430 PWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N430 PWO registered?

N430 PWO is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 23 March 1996.

Is N430 PWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N430 PWO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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