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N990 MWV

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,925 mi
Last recorded30,925 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN990 MWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2025 30,925 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 30,132 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 29,580 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 29,319 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 29,130 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 29,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 28,973 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Both front calipers have a slight mist of fluid but no signs of leaks

Fail 12 Aug 2014 20,953 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 20,953 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 19,669 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 19,669 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,273 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,962 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,239 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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
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N990 MWV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N990 MWV, 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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N990 MWV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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