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P170 ETT

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,683 mi
Last recorded20,683 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 ETT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 20,683 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 17,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 16,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 16,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 15,939 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 15,939 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 15,827 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 15,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 Jul 2017 15,757 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 15,694 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 54,245 miles

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

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play Linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front footrestdamaged

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gear lever linkage worn

Fail 24 Aug 2015 54,181 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front footrestdamaged

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gear lever linkage worn

Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,436 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear brake return spring missing

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

limited reserve travel on rear brake lever

offside footrest mounting bent

wiring rubbing around headstock

Fail 19 Aug 2014 38,436 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear brake return spring missing

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

offside footrest mounting bent

wiring rubbing around headstock

Pass 9 Aug 2013 37,934 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 37,934 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,827 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,460 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 35,460 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,287 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

clutch return spring broken, slight movement foot rest

Pass 4 Jan 2007 31,496 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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 ETT is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P170 ETT, 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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P170 ETT is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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