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N440 LHU

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,041 mi
Last recorded44,041 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN440 LHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,041 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,452 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,342 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

neutral light not working.

number plate light not working.

tachometer light not working.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,223 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,957 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 32,909 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 32,318 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 32,275 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2005 31,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2005 31,383 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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N440 LHU is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N440 LHU, 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 N440 LHU registered?

N440 LHU is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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