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N642 TPD

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,961 mi
Last recorded40,961 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN642 TPD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 40,961 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 40,233 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 39,478 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyre misshaped

Pass 28 May 2021 39,130 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyre misshaped

Pass 28 May 2020 38,845 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively new brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 38,758 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 38,684 miles

Oil cooler pipes corroded

Rear coil spring /shock absorber casing corroded

Rear suspension arm corroded

Rear tyre misshaped

Trailing arm assembly surface corrosion

Pass 28 May 2016 38,606 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 38,520 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

clutch lever pivot worn

front brake caliper binding slightly

front brake lever pivot worn

slight general frame corrosion[surface]

Fail 29 May 2015 38,520 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

clutch lever pivot worn

front brake caliper binding slightly

front brake lever pivot worn

slight general frame corrosion[surface]

Pass 27 May 2014 38,277 miles

clutch lever pivot worn

front brake lever pivot worn

side stand pivot seized

Fail 16 May 2014 38,235 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

clutch lever pivot worn

front brake binding slightly

front brake lever pivot worn

side stand pivot seized

Pass 9 Mar 2013 37,789 miles

Front brake binding.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 37,766 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,217 miles

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

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,989 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 28,347 miles

Front tyre worn.

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?

Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
881
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
21,207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,807
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,281
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3,053
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,662
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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N642 TPD is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 26,170 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,807 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N642 TPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N642 TPD is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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