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P159 UUA

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,934 mi
Last recorded47,934 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 UUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 47,934 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 47,366 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,311 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 41,611 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,561 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,435 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 28,633 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 28,633 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 28,520 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,702 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 26,700 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 26,693 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2005 26,186 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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P159 UUA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P159 UUA, 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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P159 UUA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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