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N974 LAF

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,212 mi
Last recorded26,212 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN974 LAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 26,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 26,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 May 2021 25,899 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

brake and clutch pivots slightly worn

Fail 29 Apr 2021 25,899 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible covered by number plate light (0.1 (b))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

brake and clutch pivots slightly worn

bolt through rear mono shock doesnt extend through lock nut

Pass 8 Apr 2020 25,426 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

indicator rate close to 120

speedo not working! machine driven away and driven back for retest with no mileage difference

Fail 24 Feb 2017 37,409 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

indicator rate close to 120

Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,670 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 24,670 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,670 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 20,436 miles

Oil leak

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

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

corrsion on frame front braceing tube

Fail 20 Aug 2012 20,361 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Oil leak

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

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

corrsion on frame front braceing tube

Pass 25 Aug 2011 11,578 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 5,284 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 3,877 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 3,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 2,566 miles

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

drive chain split link fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2006 631 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 631 miles

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

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

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

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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N974 LAF is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N974 LAF, 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 N974 LAF registered?

N974 LAF is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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