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N189 DKL

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,871 mi
Last recorded51,871 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 DKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 51,871 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 51,861 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024
Pass 27 Jun 2023 1,362 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022

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))

Pass 4 May 2021 655 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 415 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 415 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 134 miles

poor condition off rear brake bolt head

Pass 9 Nov 2016 36,495 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 36,485 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 36,138 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 20,832 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,556 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 18,815 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,525 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 16,066 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,562 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 14,529 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2006 13,275 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 13,272 miles

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.

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
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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.

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