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P185 SMX

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,377 mi
Last recorded66,377 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 SMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 66,377 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 65,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 64,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 64,070 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 64,056 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 62,905 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 62,905 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,767 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,965 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 60,954 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,777 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 50,121 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,817 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 44,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,328 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,097 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 33,610 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,837 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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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P185 SMX is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P185 SMX, 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 P185 SMX registered?

P185 SMX is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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