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N268 GUR

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,826 mi
Last recorded29,826 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN268 GUR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 29,826 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 29,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 27,852 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 27,567 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 27,380 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notched (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 27,247 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notch in centre of movement (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 27,176 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notch in centre of movement (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 27,176 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notch in centre of movement (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 25,004 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 24,140 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,339 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 22,770 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,537 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 21,763 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 21,708 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 21,316 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

rear brake has slightly reduced reserve travell

Fail 6 Jul 2013 21,316 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

rear brake has slightly reduced reserve travell

Pass 16 Jun 2012 21,240 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 21,109 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,038 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 19,047 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 19,047 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 18,359 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 18,125 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 17,518 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 17,413 miles

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

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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N268 GUR is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N268 GUR, 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 N268 GUR registered?

N268 GUR is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N268 GUR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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