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P178 KES

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

10,337 mi
Last recorded10,337 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 KES
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 10,337 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 10,316 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 10,279 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 10,254 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 10,230 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 10,189 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 10,150 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 10,127 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 10,043 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 10,012 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 97,724 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 9,577 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 9,228 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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P178 KES is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P178 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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What year was P178 KES registered?

P178 KES is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P178 KES safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 KES shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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