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P176 KES

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,201 mi
Last recorded39,201 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 KES
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 39,201 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 39,201 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working when hand lever or foot lever operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 37,584 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 37,584 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 35,849 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 35,849 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 32,122 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,119 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 25,119 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on side light in-op (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 16,301 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 15,395 miles

number plate cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2013 15,358 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

centre stand corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2013 15,358 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

centre stand corroded

gearchange stiff

Pass 20 May 2009 13,564 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 12,015 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 11,553 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 11,044 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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P176 KES is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P176 KES, 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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P176 KES is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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