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P186 EOD

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,516 mi
Last recorded32,516 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 EOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 32,516 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 32,247 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,247 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

No main beam tell tail

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 31,200 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

No main beam tell tail

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 30,300 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 29,862 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2013 29,816 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,846 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 25,176 miles

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

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

Rear suspension has been highered!

Fail 1 Feb 2011 25,176 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear suspension has been highered!

Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,416 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 23,416 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,174 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008
Fail 13 Aug 2008 21,032 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 20,029 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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P186 EOD 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 P186 EOD, 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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P186 EOD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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