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P179 FUJ

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,278 mi
Last recorded43,278 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 FUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 43,278 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 41,538 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 41,538 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 41,535 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front brake caliper is damp with fluid

Pass 12 May 2021 36,071 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 36,071 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 May 2020 28,579 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 28,573 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 28,287 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Lower Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear indicators poorly situated

Pass 26 Aug 2016 25,085 miles

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

front disc contaminated by oil

petrol tank moving but secure

registration plate illuminator not working

Pass 6 Jun 2015 23,001 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 22,848 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 21,724 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 19,587 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,563 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,168 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 18,877 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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P179 FUJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red 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 P179 FUJ, 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 P179 FUJ registered?

P179 FUJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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