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P142 PAG

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,705 mi
Last recorded42,705 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 PAG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,705 miles

Central 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,862 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads near legal limit (3.2.A1f(i))

slightly blowing exhaust

Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,037 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 39,037 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,450 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 36,519 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Centre Rear Lower Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,519 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 36,222 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,222 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,888 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 34,888 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 33,712 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 33,712 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,037 miles

number plate may not be legal

Pass 8 Mar 2008 27,853 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,977 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,318 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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P142 PAG is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 26,170 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 P142 PAG, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P142 PAG is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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