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N597 YDA

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,280 mi
Last recorded34,280 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 YDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 34,280 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 33,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023
Fail 19 Jul 2023

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 10,970 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 10,970 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 31,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 31,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 30,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 30,143 miles

Exhaust loud baffle fitted

Handlebar rubbers worn

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 1,891 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension has slight distortion (2.3.8)

wiring loose around headstock area

Fail 17 Aug 2013 1,891 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension has slight distortion (2.3.8)

wiring loose around headstock area

Pass 12 Apr 2010 590 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 32,377 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,377 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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N597 YDA is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N597 YDA, 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 N597 YDA registered?

N597 YDA is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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