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P232 TFM

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,844 mi
Last recorded51,844 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 TFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 51,844 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 49,539 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 46,190 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 44,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 44,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 40,034 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 38,583 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 37,314 miles

rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 23 May 2019 34,903 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 34,271 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 33,462 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 33,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 32,239 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 30,393 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 28,876 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 28,874 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 25,597 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,127 miles

exhaust has slight blow / rear brake has slight bind

Fail 17 Mar 2012 25,125 miles

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

exhaust has slight blow / rear brake has slight bind

Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,111 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 25,111 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 24,949 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 24,775 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 24,771 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2007 23,109 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,478 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 18,681 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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P232 TFM is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P232 TFM, 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 P232 TFM registered?

P232 TFM is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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