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N59 CAN

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,631 mi
Last recorded35,631 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN59 CAN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 35,631 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 35,631 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 35,552 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 35,455 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 35,455 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 35,289 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 35,263 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 35,263 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,193 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 35,193 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 34,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 34,942 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 33,684 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 33,684 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 52,087 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 52,087 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 52,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 46,824 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake discs bobbins wearing

Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

chain dry

Fail 23 Aug 2010 43,024 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

chain dry

Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 39,601 miles

Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

incorrect mounting bolts fitted to rear brake calliper

Pass 29 Jul 2008 36,049 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 53,353 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 51,864 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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N59 CAN is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N59 CAN, 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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N59 CAN is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N59 CAN shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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