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N200 ALE

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,056 mi
Last recorded31,056 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN200 ALE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 31,056 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 30,141 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 27,918 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 24,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 24,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2013 23,547 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,369 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 18,564 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,564 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 16,600 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 16,600 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 13,471 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 13,471 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 12,879 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 12,365 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,039 miles

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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N200 ALE is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N200 ALE, 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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N200 ALE is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 9 March 1996.

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