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M509 ATW

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,051 mi
Last recorded34,051 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM509 ATW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front engine mount bolt missing

headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 9 Aug 2011 58,557 miles

Front brake pads worn very low

Pass 16 Jul 2010 57,586 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 57,573 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 55,124 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 55,124 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 47,817 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 62,528 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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
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M509 ATW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M509 ATW, 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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What year was M509 ATW registered?

M509 ATW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 24 July 1997.

Is M509 ATW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M509 ATW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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