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N718 BVV

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,395 mi
Last recorded49,395 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN718 BVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 49,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 49,016 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 48,704 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 48,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2010 48,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 48,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Pass 5 May 2009 47,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2009 47,726 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 45,543 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 45,434 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 43,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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N718 BVV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N718 BVV, 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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N718 BVV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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