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N511 DEY

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,118 mi
Last recorded33,118 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN511 DEY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 33,118 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 32,963 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 32,868 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 32,868 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 32,500 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 32,188 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 31,758 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 31,758 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 31,406 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 30,725 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 30,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 20,639 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 29,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 29,940 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 29,927 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,479 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,766 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 28,225 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,486 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,976 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,508 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 23,793 miles

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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N511 DEY is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N511 DEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N511 DEY registered?

N511 DEY is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N511 DEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N511 DEY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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