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N307 KFA

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,386 mi
Last recorded43,386 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN307 KFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 43,386 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 43,384 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 42,277 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 42,277 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 41,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake hoses slightly taught,when front suspension is fully extended

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired Both headlamps (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Non standard bolt fitted at lower mounting,on rear shocker.

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

Fail 24 May 2016 41,989 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake hoses slightly taught,when front suspension is fully extended

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired Both headlamps (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Non standard bolt fitted at lower mounting,on rear shocker.

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

Pass 9 May 2014 41,962 miles

Bottom shock bolt not factory fitted item

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear disc pads rusted

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 41,962 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Bottom shock bolt not factory fitted item

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Machine only running on cylinders 3 and 4

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear disc pads rusted

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 41,433 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,053 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brake disc rivetts are worn,

Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,768 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 40,768 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,768 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 31,013 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

speedometer broken

Pass 8 Mar 2007 28,527 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 28,067 miles

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

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
Full Suzuki GSF1200 reliability report

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N307 KFA is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N307 KFA, 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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N307 KFA is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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