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P183 VTC

1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 V

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,066 mi
Last recorded42,066 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 V22,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 VTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 V
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 42,066 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 40,025 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,010 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2017 36,994 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute x4 (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no mudgaurd fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 29,071 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 29,068 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 24,642 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front forks are touching the oil cooler on full lock

Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,909 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 23,909 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,530 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 30 May 2013 23,530 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 25 May 2012 20,986 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 18 May 2012 20,986 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 19 May 2011 17,992 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 18 May 2011 17,992 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 21 May 2010 15,158 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 12,418 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 May 2009 12,418 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 9,631 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 9,631 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 May 2007 6,537 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 4,667 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600 V?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
796
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Drive chain excessively loose 7
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P183 VTC is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 V in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 V models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 22,332 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 Gsf 600 V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P183 VTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 600 V typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 600 V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P183 VTC is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 V, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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