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N741 GFV

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,765 mi
Last recorded47,765 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN741 GFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 47,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 47,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 47,043 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 46,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 46,088 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 45,205 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 43,358 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 41,717 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 39,428 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 39,428 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 35,719 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 32,640 miles

front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 21 Aug 2013 25,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 25,394 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,858 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 24,858 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Feb 2008 23,906 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 23,906 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2007 21,111 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 21,111 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 14 Feb 2006 19,290 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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N741 GFV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N741 GFV, 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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What year was N741 GFV registered?

N741 GFV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 10 February 1996.

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