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P113 OLE

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,538 mi
Last recorded19,538 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 OLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2014 19,538 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 18,642 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 18,631 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 17,570 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,570 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,013 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 16,976 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,057 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 10,079 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 10,079 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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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P113 OLE is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P113 OLE, 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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P113 OLE is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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