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N647 BKN

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

45,648 mi
Last recorded45,648 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN647 BKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 45,648 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 45,574 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 45,480 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 44,527 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 44,489 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 42,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 42,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 41,358 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 41,358 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,198 miles

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

running poorly possibly carbs

Pass 11 Apr 2015 34,648 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 34,648 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 34,397 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

N/s/f indicator a differenr colour

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 30,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 29,574 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,101 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 27,101 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,097 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 27,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 27,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,564 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,680 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,492 miles

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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N647 BKN is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 N647 BKN, 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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N647 BKN is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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