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N656 BKN

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,535 mi
Last recorded33,535 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 BKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 33,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 33,253 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 33,241 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 33,241 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 33,080 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 32,952 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 32,389 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 31,991 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 31,400 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,373 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 27,373 miles

Centre Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

handle bars not central

Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,936 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 23,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 23,592 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,592 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,716 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,344 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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N656 BKN is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N656 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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N656 BKN is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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