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P188 BFP

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

40,347 mi
Last recorded40,347 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 BFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 40,347 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 40,347 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 40,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 39,892 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 39,550 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 39,259 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 39,246 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 37,258 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 37,258 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 35,206 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Forks. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 34,067 miles

wiring on o/s/front insecure but not affecting steering

Fail 29 Jan 2018 34,057 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

wiring on o/s/front insecure but not affecting steering

Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,133 miles

Headlamp low and high beams reversed

Slight bind to front brake

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,950 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 7 May 2015 19,579 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 19,579 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 17,368 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 16,958 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 16,764 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 15,741 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,589 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 13,589 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 11,699 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 9,771 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 9,482 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 9,482 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 9,120 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 8,910 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 8,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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P188 BFP is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 P188 BFP, 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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P188 BFP is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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