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N645 GFM

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,582 mi
Last recorded72,582 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN645 GFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,582 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,350 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 72,350 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 68,314 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 66,751 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 64,312 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 64,312 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 56,566 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 56,565 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 55,712 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 55,712 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 53,419 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 53,419 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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N645 GFM is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N645 GFM, 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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N645 GFM is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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