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P172 UUA

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,652 mi
Last recorded40,652 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 UUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 40,652 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 38,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 38,430 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 37,648 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 37,232 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 34,222 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 32,719 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 26,426 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 26,426 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear suspension component loose shock absorber nut missing (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 17,452 miles

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,750 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 16,021 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 15,362 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 14,425 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 13,074 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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P172 UUA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P172 UUA, 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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What year was P172 UUA registered?

P172 UUA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P172 UUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 UUA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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