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P181 HCH

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

23,422 mi
Last recorded23,422 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 HCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 23,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 22,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 21,967 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 21,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 20,579 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 19,437 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 19,426 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 17,489 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 17,489 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 15,963 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 15,963 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2016 15,023 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 15,023 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 12,519 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 12,313 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 12,182 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 12,016 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 11,692 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 11,609 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 11,466 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 9,787 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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P181 HCH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P181 HCH, 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 P181 HCH registered?

P181 HCH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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