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N590 VFJ

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,250 mi
Last recorded39,250 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN590 VFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,250 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,015 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 35,945 miles

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

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

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

severe angle of entry of upper front brake hose into splitter has damaged outer pvc covering.braid on hose not damaged at this time.

Pass 7 Jun 2008 34,889 miles

No plate starting to brake down

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

ajust rear brake stop switch as only comes on at end of pedal travel

check front tyre pressure as it feels alittle soft

check rear tyre pressure as feels alittle soft

Pass 7 Jun 2007 33,930 miles

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

front brake hose incorectly routed under lower yoke

Fail 2 Jun 2007 33,930 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

FRONT BRAKE HOSE INCORECTLY ROUTED UNDER LOWER YOKE

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

Pass 31 May 2006 31,820 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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N590 VFJ is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N590 VFJ, 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 N590 VFJ registered?

N590 VFJ is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N590 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N590 VFJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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