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N453 DNH

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,337 mi
Last recorded34,337 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 DNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 34,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake fluid low

Fail 21 Jun 2023 34,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake fluid low

Pass 1 Apr 2022 33,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 33,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 33,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 32,787 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 32,487 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 32,472 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 31,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

indicator speed & osr lamp

Pass 6 Apr 2015 30,702 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 27,884 miles

Rear braking system appears to require adjustment or repair

Fail 22 Mar 2014 27,884 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear braking system appears to require adjustment or repair

Pass 14 May 2010 27,624 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,064 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,541 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,190 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 24,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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N453 DNH is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N453 DNH, 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 N453 DNH registered?

N453 DNH is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 12 July 1996.

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