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N445 ETR

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

56,304 mi
Last recorded56,304 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN445 ETR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 56,304 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Gear Lever Pivot Worn

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 56,302 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Gear Lever Pivot Worn

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre Under Inflated

Fail 24 Jul 2025 56,298 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gear Shifter Linkage Very Worn

Pass 13 Jun 2024 55,679 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 55,676 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 55,376 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 55,376 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 53,469 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 53,159 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 52,698 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 52,537 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,802 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 50,674 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,674 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,720 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 47,720 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 44,732 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 40,618 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,437 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 32,954 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 30,820 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 26,612 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 23,795 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 23,403 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 23,392 miles

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

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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N445 ETR is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N445 ETR, 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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N445 ETR is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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