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P112 VDL

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,496 mi
Last recorded35,496 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 VDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 35,496 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,440 miles

Front Worn on offside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2016 34,931 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,696 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 34,696 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Slow to shut off (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 32,202 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 32,202 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 26,384 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 24,814 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 23,232 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 23,231 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 19,990 miles

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

nearside front side light flickering when cycle reved but offside side light constant

throttle slightly stiff ?

Fail 16 Oct 2010 19,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front side light flickering when cycle reved but offside side light constant

throttle slightly stiff ?

Fail 10 Oct 2009 18,203 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

handlebars slightly deformed

Pass 10 Oct 2009 18,203 miles

handlebars slightly deformed

Pass 22 Oct 2008 15,145 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,004 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 12,920 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 12,785 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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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P112 VDL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P112 VDL, 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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P112 VDL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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