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P186 WAB

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,767 mi
Last recorded26,767 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 WAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 26,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2013 26,767 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 24,893 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front fork seels need attension

rear tyre has cracks in sidewalls

Pass 30 May 2009 23,259 miles

split on o,s ,r frame exhaust braket

Fail 24 Apr 2008 20,960 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,960 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 19,014 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 19,014 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 18,549 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 WAB is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WAB, 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 WAB is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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