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P136 FJK

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,928 mi
Last recorded62,928 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 FJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 62,928 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 62,928 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 62,871 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 59,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 59,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 59,267 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 55,310 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,044 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 54,044 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 51,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 47,906 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 47,906 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

front brake lightly binding

rear brake slightly spongy

Fail 9 Nov 2013 42,749 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 42,749 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 28,541 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 28,115 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 26,070 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,179 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,265 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 20,352 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 17,524 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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P136 FJK is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P136 FJK, 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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P136 FJK is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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