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N253 BNF

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,806 mi
Last recorded26,806 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 BNF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 26,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 26,804 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,953 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,712 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,150 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 22,160 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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N253 BNF is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N253 BNF, 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 N253 BNF registered?

N253 BNF is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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