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P219 TGJ

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,359 mi
Last recorded15,359 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 TGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 15,359 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 15,205 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 15,199 miles

Exhaust box slightly loose

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake and clutch lever ends missing

One rear position light inoperative

Rear number plate deteriorating

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 15,199 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on sidecar does not face squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust box slightly loose

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake and clutch lever ends missing

One rear position light inoperative

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2014 14,796 miles

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

exhaust silencer slightly loose but not insecure

fuel tank slightly loose but not insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2014 14,796 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

exhaust silencer slightly loose but not insecure

fuel tank slightly loose but not insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2013 11,723 miles

exhaust rear silencer slightly loose

Fail 24 Apr 2013 11,723 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer slightly loose

Fail 9 Jan 2013 11,709 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 9,156 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

rear exhaust slightly loose

small cut on rear tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2011 9,156 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

rear exhaust slightly loose

small cut on rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2010 7,051 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 7,051 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 24 May 2010 6,820 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 6,282 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 6,282 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 5,437 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 5,417 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2007 4,185 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 4,185 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 3,200 miles

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

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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P219 TGJ 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 57.1%.

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 P219 TGJ, 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 P219 TGJ registered?

P219 TGJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P219 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P219 TGJ shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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