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N431 WFJ

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,441 mi
Last recorded42,441 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN431 WFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 42,441 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 42,420 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 42,266 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 42,266 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 41,844 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 41,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in lower shock bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 41,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Slight play in lower shock bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 41,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Slight play in lower shock bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 41,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 41,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 40,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake slightly spongy.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Slight play lower shock linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 40,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake slightly spongy.

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Slight play lower shock linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 40,395 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 40,395 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,008 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain worn unevenly. (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,365 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 36,798 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,798 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,886 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,942 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,791 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 33,791 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 32,338 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,120 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 30,120 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,023 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 29,708 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Aug 2007 29,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jul 2006 28,747 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 27,531 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
Full Suzuki GSF1200 reliability report

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N431 WFJ is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N431 WFJ, 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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N431 WFJ is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 2 June 1996.

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