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N855 FMB

1996 Suzuki Gsf

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,582 mi
Last recorded41,582 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Gsf27,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN855 FMB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 41,582 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 41,341 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 41,331 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Brake disc(s) insecure rivets worn (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil contaminating brake pads (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 41,102 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 38,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 38,478 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 36,592 miles

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

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

rear tyre close to markers

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,133 miles

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

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

slight free play in rear suspension bush

Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,995 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear o/s passanger footpeg stuck closed

Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,522 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 24,412 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 24,412 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 23,812 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,018 miles

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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N855 FMB is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N855 FMB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N855 FMB registered?

N855 FMB is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N855 FMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N855 FMB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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