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N626 SBC

1996 Suzuki Gsf 600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

40,223 mi
Last recorded40,223 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Gsf 60028,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN626 SBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 40,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 40,219 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated L/H (1.1.14 (b))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both forks (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 39,191 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Right hand front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Left hand front (5.3.2 (b))

Steering movement slightly stiff

Fail 8 Aug 2018 39,191 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Right hand front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Left hand front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 37,202 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 37,202 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies With rear brake. (1.3.1a)

Rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 16 Jul 2016 35,349 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 35,276 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 33,108 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front tyre tread starting to crack

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 33,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front tyre tread starting to crack

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 30,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 28,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 28,333 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,884 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,058 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)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 21,041 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 19,554 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 19,493 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 18,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 18,043 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 17,885 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

rear brake has more travel than usual and drags slightly

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
810
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 14
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N626 SBC is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf 600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Gsf 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 28,333 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 Gsf 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N626 SBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N626 SBC is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf 600, first registered on 19 March 1996.

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