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N661 BKN

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

56,222 mi
Last recorded56,222 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN661 BKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 56,222 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 56,222 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 55,937 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 55,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 55,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 55,852 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,758 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 55,687 miles

Front forks are pitted at the tops

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 55,687 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Front forks are pitted at the tops

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 55,511 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,511 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,330 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 53,330 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,535 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,905 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 33,697 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 33,442 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 33,145 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,544 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,952 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 31,952 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 27,926 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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N661 BKN is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N661 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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N661 BKN is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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