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P135 SGT

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,553 mi
Last recorded28,553 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 SGT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2026 28,553 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 24,701 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 21,942 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 21,900 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 19,763 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 19,735 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 19,735 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 18,165 miles

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

tank slight loose but not insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2016 18,165 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing exaust clamp broken (7.1.1c)

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

tank slight loose but not insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2015 11,400 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 11,196 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 10,593 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 10,366 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 10,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 9,708 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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P135 SGT is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P135 SGT, 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 P135 SGT registered?

P135 SGT is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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