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P164 ONV

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,021 mi
Last recorded41,021 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 ONV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 41,021 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 41,019 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 39,808 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 39,641 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 36,916 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Reduced damping

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 36,916 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Reduced damping

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 33,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 33,198 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 32,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 32,924 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 32,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 32,711 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 32,164 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 28,973 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 25,866 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Jan 2010 25,866 miles

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 20,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 20,380 miles

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

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight distortion (2.3.8)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,368 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 20,178 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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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P164 ONV is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P164 ONV, 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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P164 ONV is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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