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P188 PGV

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

43,133 mi
Last recorded43,133 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 PGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 43,133 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear tyre perished

gear linkage worn

Pass 27 Mar 2020 43,094 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 41,401 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 22 Feb 2017 40,191 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 40,191 miles

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre close to wear limit (4.1.3(i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre close to wear limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 40,134 miles

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre close to wear limit (4.1.3(i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre close to wear limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 13 Feb 2016 36,655 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,067 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 33,065 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,053 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 33,053 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Sep 2012 33,053 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

unable to test front wheel rotation/wheel run out front brake siezed on

Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,442 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 31,437 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 24,148 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 24,148 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,748 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch pull heavy

front brake binding

Pass 6 Jun 2006 23,283 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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P188 PGV 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 61.1%.

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 PGV, 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 PGV is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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