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N587 OWO

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,003 mi
Last recorded49,003 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN587 OWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 49,003 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 49,003 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 May 2018 47,576 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2018 47,576 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 44,542 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 44,542 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 39,901 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 35,851 miles

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 35,851 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 34,586 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,586 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,094 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 33,212 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

clock suround damage

Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,334 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 32,286 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,212 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,395 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,397 miles

Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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N587 OWO is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N587 OWO, 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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N587 OWO is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 4 March 1996.

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