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P143 UKH

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,630 mi
Last recorded39,630 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 UKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 39,630 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 38,002 miles

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

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

registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,857 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 35,857 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,049 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,957 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 5 Jun 2014 28,957 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Chain guard missing

Pass 15 May 2013 23,333 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 23,328 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,368 miles

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

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 31 Aug 2010 21,357 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,850 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 18,755 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 18,118 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 17,564 miles

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

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

rear tyre under inflated

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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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P143 UKH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P143 UKH, 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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P143 UKH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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