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N204 YAO

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,943 mi
Last recorded22,943 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN204 YAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,943 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 18,099 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 18,091 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 14,099 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 14,095 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 10,440 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 5,592 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 2,144 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,801 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,005 miles

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

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

very slight play in rear lower suspension link

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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N204 YAO is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N204 YAO, 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 N204 YAO registered?

N204 YAO is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N204 YAO safe to buy?

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