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P165 VRO

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,488 mi
Last recorded75,488 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 VRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 75,488 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 75,455 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,981 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 70,953 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,844 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,791 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 65,602 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,005 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 65,005 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 62,470 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 61,701 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 61,591 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 61,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,043 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,059 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 58,401 miles

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

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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P165 VRO is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRO, 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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P165 VRO is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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