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P170 CTV

1996 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

51,544 mi
Last recorded51,544 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF60026,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 CTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 51,544 miles

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

Front Footrest slightly loose worn mounting rubbers (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 51,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly revs up on full lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Footrest slightly loose worn mounting rubbers (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 48,761 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 48,726 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 48,014 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 47,978 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 46,771 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 46,771 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 44,902 miles

REAR SHOCK LINK, SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT DRAG FRONT BRAKES

Fail 15 Jul 2019 44,902 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

REAR SHOCK LINK, SLIGHT PLAY

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

SLIGHT DRAG FRONT BRAKES

Pass 24 May 2018 42,959 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 42,920 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 42,920 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 42,007 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,626 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 41,626 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,978 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 39,968 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

clutch lever loose

fuel tank slightly loose

Pass 5 Jul 2010 39,746 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,814 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 32,657 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 31,823 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 29,664 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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P170 CTV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 26,170 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 P170 CTV, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P170 CTV is a 1996 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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