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P230 REV

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,640 mi
Last recorded56,640 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 REV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 56,640 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 56,484 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 54,892 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 54,892 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 50,346 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 50,107 miles

Swing arm bushes have a little play - Monitor

Fail 22 Oct 2021 50,107 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Swing arm bushes have a little play - Monitor

Pass 17 Feb 2018 48,106 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 48,078 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,564 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 46,564 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 45,439 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 45,439 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,762 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 42,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 40,222 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,222 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 38,558 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,890 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,856 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,197 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,312 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,337 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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P230 REV is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P230 REV, 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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P230 REV is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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