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P160 ONV

1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 V

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,725 mi
Last recorded79,725 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 V22,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 ONV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 V
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 79,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 75,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 70,745 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 65,568 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 60,696 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 60,651 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 60,617 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,271 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play small knock (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,539 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 52,539 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 49,785 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 49,785 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 46,327 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 46,327 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 40,450 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 40,450 miles

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,946 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,864 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,297 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,995 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 21,995 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 17,117 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 17,117 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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P160 ONV is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 V in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P160 ONV, 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.

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What year was P160 ONV registered?

P160 ONV is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 V, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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