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P227 HVN

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,608 mi
Last recorded89,608 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 HVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 89,608 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 89,313 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 89,313 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 77,572 miles

Rear brake caliper secured with non standard bolts.

Fail 5 Sep 2018 77,572 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake caliper secured with non standard bolts.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,571 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 71,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 66,098 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 66,098 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,974 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 39,014 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 39,014 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

offside headlamp covered(taped over)...unable to test but nearside headlamp test ok for both dip and mainbeam

Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,676 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 23,676 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,296 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 15,750 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 15,750 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,379 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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P227 HVN is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P227 HVN, 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 P227 HVN registered?

P227 HVN is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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