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N460 WFJ

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,975 mi
Last recorded50,975 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN460 WFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 47,716 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 47,716 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2017 47,500 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 47,155 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,177 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 46,177 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 45,725 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 45,725 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 41,448 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 41,413 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

No Number Plate Light

Number Plate Mountaing Bolts Should Not Illuminate

Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,104 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,613 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 39,549 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,222 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,810 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 38,802 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 38,790 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,517 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 37,511 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 35,012 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 35,012 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,328 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2006 33,302 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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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N460 WFJ is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N460 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N460 WFJ registered?

N460 WFJ is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 18 May 1996.

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