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P140 OBA

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,270 mi
Last recorded20,270 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 OBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 20,270 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 20,260 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 19,897 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 19,897 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 18,139 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 18,139 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 12,701 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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P140 OBA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P140 OBA, 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 P140 OBA registered?

P140 OBA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P140 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P140 OBA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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