MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,641 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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
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)
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)
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)
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Rear Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
no rear noplate light
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))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
both brakes binding
both brakes binding
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?
Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.
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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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