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N310 VWN

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

39,931 mi
Last recorded39,931 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN310 VWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 39,931 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 May 2024 39,927 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 39,454 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front slight front disc runout

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 38,859 miles

Front Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 38,250 miles

Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 37,585 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 36,727 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 36,725 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front headlight housing corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 35,813 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 35,242 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 34,559 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 34,559 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,916 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 33,053 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 32,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,676 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 31,676 miles

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,114 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,971 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 29,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,964 miles

Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2007 28,964 miles

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

Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2006 27,722 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,722 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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N310 VWN is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N310 VWN, 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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N310 VWN is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 4 July 1996.

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