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N47 EAT

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,830 mi
Last recorded35,830 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 EAT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 35,830 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 35,808 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 35,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 35,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 35,730 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 35,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 34,772 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 34,772 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 34,689 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 34,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 34,254 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 33,716 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 33,716 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 33,393 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 33,121 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 32,061 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 31,843 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 31,829 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,516 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,989 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,086 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 31 May 2007 29,998 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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N47 EAT is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N47 EAT, 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 N47 EAT registered?

N47 EAT is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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