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P198 HFC

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,641 mi
Last recorded28,641 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 HFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 28,641 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 28,641 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 28,630 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front dipped beam working intermittently - suspect wiring issue

Pass 31 Jul 2019 28,376 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 28,376 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s & o/s hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front forks slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

center stand seized solid

Pass 19 May 2018 28,135 miles

Dust seals old and corroded

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

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

Fail 19 May 2018 28,135 miles

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

Dust seals old and corroded

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 27,832 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 27,820 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 27,789 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 27,358 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Rear Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

no rear noplate light

Pass 27 Sep 2013 24,812 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,581 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,596 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 21,012 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 21,004 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Number plate light inop

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,212 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 10,954 miles

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

both brakes binding

Pass 26 Jul 2008 10,954 miles

both brakes binding

Pass 28 Jul 2007 2,917 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 May 2006 2,672 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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P198 HFC is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P198 HFC, 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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P198 HFC is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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