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P143 UEH

1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 V

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,781 mi
Last recorded42,781 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 V22,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 UEH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 V
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 42,781 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 42,376 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 42,376 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 42,030 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 41,445 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 40,241 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 39,621 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 39,481 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 38,467 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 36,561 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 36,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 34,899 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 32,782 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 30,942 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600 V?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
796
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Drive chain excessively loose 7
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P143 UEH is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 V in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 V models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 22,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsf 600 V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P143 UEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 600 V typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 600 V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P143 UEH registered?

P143 UEH is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 V, first registered on 15 March 1997.

Is P143 UEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 UEH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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