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P215 VTC

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,474 mi
Last recorded32,474 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 VTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 32,474 miles

No Chain guard not fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 32,195 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

No Chain guard not fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 31,745 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Front tyre is begining to perish, cord not exposed

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 31,401 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 31,397 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 31,374 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 30,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 30,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,120 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,183 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,366 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 23,761 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 22,122 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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P215 VTC is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P215 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 P215 VTC registered?

P215 VTC is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P215 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P215 VTC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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