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N582 LFV

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,211 mi
Last recorded6,211 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN582 LFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 6,211 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 6,009 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 6,009 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 5,918 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 5,290 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 4,462 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 4,439 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 4,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 3,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2017 3,033 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front indicator tell tail inop, indicators can been seen sitting on bike

Pass 7 May 2016 2,118 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 1,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

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

hid headlamps fitted but a flat beam pattern is produced

Fail 30 Apr 2014 40,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,172 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

l/h front brake bobins have slight free play.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,253 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,253 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2008 25,575 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2008 25,575 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,855 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,803 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 21,803 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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N582 LFV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon 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 N582 LFV, 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 N582 LFV registered?

N582 LFV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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