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P117 JCH

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,310 mi
Last recorded43,310 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 JCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 43,310 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 38,735 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 38,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 33,857 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 33,857 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 33,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 31,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

advise drive chain requires lubicateing no netural light and no ignition light

Fail 30 Jul 2011 31,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

advise drive chain requires lubicateing no netural light and no ignition light

Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,608 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 30,608 miles

Front Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

advise clutch stiff

advise front and rear brakes have slight bind

advise fuel tank loose

Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,015 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,151 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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P117 JCH 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 61.5%.

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 P117 JCH, 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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P117 JCH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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