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P125 NOT

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,482 mi
Last recorded48,482 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 NOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2025 48,482 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2023 47,526 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 47,498 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 40,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 40,560 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,030 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,464 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,970 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 37,799 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 37,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 37,452 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,452 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,300 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 37,100 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,100 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,414 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 35,685 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,685 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,105 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,165 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 32,725 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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P125 NOT is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P125 NOT, 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 P125 NOT registered?

P125 NOT is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P125 NOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P125 NOT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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