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P129 FAW

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,911 mi
Last recorded25,911 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 FAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2015 25,911 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2013 20,238 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,405 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight corrosion oil filter

slight movement offside front footrest

Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,284 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 19,283 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,279 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

cut in rear tyre

front r/h footpeg slightly loose

Fail 28 Aug 2009 19,279 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

cut in rear tyre

front r/h footpeg slightly loose

Pass 30 Aug 2008 19,232 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

front tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,144 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 19,141 miles

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

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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P129 FAW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P129 FAW, 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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P129 FAW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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