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P183 MKJ

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,787 mi
Last recorded33,787 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 MKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 33,787 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 33,787 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 33,653 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

no lights fitted at time of test(masked)

Pass 24 Apr 2019 32,788 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 27,737 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

front wheel slightly binding

long rear foot brake travel

throttle housing slightly loose

Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,663 miles

main beam tell tell light not working

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 8 Jun 2012 27,657 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

idle speed high

main beam tell tell not working

Pass 16 Feb 2011
Pass 6 Jun 2009 28,795 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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P183 MKJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Silver 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 P183 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 P183 MKJ registered?

P183 MKJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 22 March 1997.

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