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N948 KVL

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

41,505 mi
Last recorded41,505 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 KVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 41,505 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 41,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 41,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 39,835 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 38,864 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,857 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 38,856 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2017 38,849 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 38,849 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)

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,635 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 38,626 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Feb 2016 38,626 miles

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

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

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 38,033 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 38,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 37,366 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 36,503 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 35,121 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 35,121 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,516 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 32,516 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,714 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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N948 KVL 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 61.9%.

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 N948 KVL, 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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N948 KVL is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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