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P203 OTP

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,400 mi
Last recorded43,400 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 OTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 43,400 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 42,943 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,943 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 40,973 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 40,968 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 39,706 miles

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

steering bearing slightly tight

Pass 13 Jun 2008 38,160 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 37,452 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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P203 OTP is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P203 OTP, 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 P203 OTP registered?

P203 OTP is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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