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N601 VFJ

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,578 mi
Last recorded26,578 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN601 VFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 26,578 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 26,578 miles

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock oil cooler (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2016 22,828 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 22,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,875 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 17,875 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 14,739 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 14,739 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 12,312 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 9,618 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 9,618 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 7,517 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 7,508 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 5,447 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 5,447 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 3,792 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 3,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Jul 2008 1,870 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 29 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 30,885 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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N601 VFJ is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N601 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 N601 VFJ registered?

N601 VFJ is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 2 March 1996.

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