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P117 KEY

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

31,560 mi
Last recorded31,560 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 KEY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 31,560 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 31,549 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 May 2024 30,417 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2024 30,417 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 28,164 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 27,475 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front switch assembly loose

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 26,814 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 26,814 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 26,807 miles

exhaust not standard

tick over rough

Pass 28 Sep 2017 26,413 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 26,098 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,793 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 25,502 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 25,095 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 24,179 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 22,484 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear mudguard slightly loose

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,080 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 22,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,853 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 21,853 miles

Front Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 21,259 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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P117 KEY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KEY, 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 KEY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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