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N206 HCS

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,046 mi
Last recorded39,046 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN206 HCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 39,046 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear lower shock/swinging arm link bar bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 38,942 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 38,933 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,644 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,853 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 36,015 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,015 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 30,814 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,814 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,444 miles

Offside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,286 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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N206 HCS is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 N206 HCS, 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 N206 HCS registered?

N206 HCS is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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