MOT Status
ValidMileage
40,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Forks. (5.3.2 (b))
wiring on o/s/front insecure but not affecting steering
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
Headlamp low and high beams reversed
Slight bind to front brake
Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
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)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was P188 BFP registered?
P188 BFP is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 February 1997.
Is P188 BFP safe to buy?
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