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P190 VTC

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,869 mi
Last recorded52,869 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 VTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 52,869 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 52,629 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 52,629 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 52,625 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 52,548 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 52,267 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 51,734 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2011 50,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 17 May 2011 50,668 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2010 48,281 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 43,878 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 38,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 33,552 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 27,309 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
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P190 VTC is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P190 VTC, 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 P190 VTC registered?

P190 VTC is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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