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N837 GJN

1996 Suzuki Gsf

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,081 mi
Last recorded66,081 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Gsf27,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN837 GJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 66,081 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 65,537 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 64,894 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 64,693 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 64,108 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 64,108 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 63,114 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 62,396 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 62,396 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 62,135 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 61,925 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 61,909 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 61,814 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 59,386 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 55,838 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 50,358 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 50,344 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 45,717 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 40,594 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 37,066 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 32,330 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 27,883 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 27,786 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 22,270 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2007 17,410 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 17,406 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 15,852 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf?

Based on 7,518 MOT tests across 757 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
996
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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N837 GJN is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Gsf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 27,014 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 Gsf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N837 GJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Gsf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N837 GJN registered?

N837 GJN is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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