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N242 HCR

1996 Suzuki Gsf 600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,483 mi
Last recorded42,483 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Gsf 60028,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 HCR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 42,483 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Loud exhaust silencer fitted

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 42,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 42,131 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,775 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 39,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

centrestand fixing loose

Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,270 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 37,963 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,963 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 37,670 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 37,670 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

rear indicator mounting bracket slighly loose

Pass 21 Feb 2009 37,314 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,734 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 36,724 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 35,748 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,815 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
810
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 14
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N242 HCR is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf 600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Gsf 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 28,333 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 Gsf 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N242 HCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N242 HCR registered?

N242 HCR is a 1996 Suzuki Gsf 600, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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