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P177 MKJ

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,483 mi
Last recorded44,483 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 MKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 44,483 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 44,469 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,438 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2013 43,204 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 43,204 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 42,311 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,733 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 36,934 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,934 miles

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

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

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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P177 MKJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P177 MKJ, 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 P177 MKJ registered?

P177 MKJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 15 March 1997.

Is P177 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P177 MKJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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