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JKH 219L

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,997 mi
Last recorded38,997 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 219L
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 38,997 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 38,997 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 38,803 miles

Chain guard missing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight play in front disc bobbins

Pass 2 Jul 2013 38,584 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 38,584 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

oil on rear tyre.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 36,261 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 36,260 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 34,195 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 26,156 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,714 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 20,440 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,597 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?

Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
881
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
21,207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,807
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,281
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3,053
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,662
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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JKH 219L is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 25,237 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 GSF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,807 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JKH 219L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JKH 219L is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 3 May 1997.

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