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N448 WFJ

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,397 mi
Last recorded64,397 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN448 WFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 64,397 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2020 64,390 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested High beam and dip are wired incorrectly (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 63,718 miles

Exhaust blow

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Roller brake test indicates front brake has a light bind but not considered excessive

Fail 11 Jun 2015 63,715 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust blow

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

Roller brake test indicates front brake has a slight bind but not considered excessive

Fail 8 May 2015 63,646 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front caliper slider rubbers deteriated

Pass 7 May 2014 61,955 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,669 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 58,669 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,038 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 55,038 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,788 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 50,787 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,038 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 46,037 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,995 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 40,994 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 35,389 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 35,389 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 30,356 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 25,175 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 25,175 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2004 20,369 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
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N448 WFJ is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N448 WFJ, 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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N448 WFJ is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 18 May 1996.

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