MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake control 2 spongy
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
Brake control 2 spongy
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front tyre perished
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
An item not tested (Manual)
An item not tested (Manual)
Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?
Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.
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P181 KES is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 P181 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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P181 KES is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 18 April 1997.
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