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N130 LUB

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,633 mi
Last recorded71,633 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 LUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 71,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose Rear muffler slightly loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on rear muffler joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre starting to feather. (5.2.3 (e))

Slight wear in gear linkage.

Pass 3 May 2022 66,685 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear brake disc slight warp. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose Rear muffler and pipe slightly loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 64,563 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 64,499 miles

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

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front foot peg bent down

Pass 31 May 2019 59,963 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 58,853 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 57,323 miles

Exhaust noisy BAFFEL FITTED (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 57,299 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure CLIP MISSING (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure CLIP MISSING (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy BAFFEL FITTED (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 52,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 52,160 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play lower shock bearing worn (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,569 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,007 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 43,007 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 36,960 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 26 May 2012 31,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 24,644 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake pads smaller than standard

Fail 29 Jan 2011 24,598 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 21,078 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 20,646 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,903 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 27,199 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 27,199 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?

Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,887
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,277
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,004
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 775
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 637
Full Suzuki GSF1200 reliability report

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N130 LUB is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 25,967 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 GSF1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,887 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N130 LUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N130 LUB is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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