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P171 VTC

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,332 mi
Last recorded19,332 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 VTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 19,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 19,332 miles

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

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted brake pin has retaining clip not in its locating hole (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Both fork tubes are pitted, may effect service life

Pass 29 Jan 2025 19,161 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 19,161 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 17,563 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 17,564 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 15,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 15,851 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 15,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 12,368 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 10,132 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 10,132 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 6,714 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 6,713 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 6,713 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 12 Jun 2007 6,681 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
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P171 VTC is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P171 VTC, 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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P171 VTC is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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