MOT Status
ValidMileage
51,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak FORKS (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
poor condition off rear brake bolt head
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
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)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured All Four (1.5.1b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N189 DKL 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 N189 DKL, 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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What year was N189 DKL registered?
N189 DKL is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 7 May 1996.
Is N189 DKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for N189 DKL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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