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N879 HPU

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,098 mi
Last recorded42,098 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN879 HPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 42,098 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,627 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 40,625 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust baffle missing

Rear hugger slightly fouling rear tyre

Rear number plate light not working

fuel tank rubber missing. slightly loose but secure

Pass 6 Jul 2016 44,519 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 44,504 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,131 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,389 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 40,389 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,132 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 36,513 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 36,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 35,162 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 33,942 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 32,683 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,195 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 30,804 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 30,794 miles

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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N879 HPU is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N879 HPU, 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 N879 HPU registered?

N879 HPU is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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