MOT Status
ValidMileage
35,275 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
running rough
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
running rough
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?
Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P165 SMX is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 P165 SMX, 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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How do I check the history of P165 SMX?
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What year was P165 SMX registered?
P165 SMX is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 23 April 1997.
Is P165 SMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P165 SMX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P165 SMX have outstanding finance?
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