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P126 ONV

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

45,297 mi
Last recorded45,297 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 ONV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 45,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 41,256 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 41,235 miles

Offside Front Brake cylinder insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 34,454 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 34,453 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,923 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rev counter loose

Fail 31 Aug 2016 31,923 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rev counter loose

Pass 11 Jul 2015 31,148 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 31,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,584 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 21,367 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 21,367 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,239 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,728 miles

indicator housing loose on handlebars

rear tyre has puncture repair

Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,052 miles

exhaust noisey

Fail 4 Mar 2010 31,037 miles

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

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

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

exhaust noisey

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,711 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 25,482 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,873 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 22,800 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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P126 ONV is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P126 ONV, 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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P126 ONV is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 3 May 1997.

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