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P166 ACG

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

48,445 mi
Last recorded48,445 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 ACG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 48,445 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 44,098 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 44,098 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2023 43,139 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 43,132 miles

Central Rear Lower Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2022 41,853 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 40,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 37,768 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 35,386 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 33,408 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 31,671 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 31,671 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 17 May 2016 29,963 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 28,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2015 28,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 May 2014 27,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 27,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 25,353 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 25,353 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Stop lamp obscured (1.3.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,181 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

headlamp slightly misted

Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,347 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 15,201 miles

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

rear brake pedal stiff

Pass 2 May 2009 13,790 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 13,024 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 13,024 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

slight play in frony brake lever

Pass 8 Sep 2006 10,214 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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P166 ACG is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P166 ACG, 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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P166 ACG is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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