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P238 NFL

1997 Suzuki GSX600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

34,122 mi
Last recorded34,122 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSX60022,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 NFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,122 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,607 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars handlebar bent (2.1.2b)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 33,588 miles

Brake locking device missing rear brake reaction arm front bolt (3.2.A1e)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Brake locking device insecure rear brake reaction arm rear bolt (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

engine idle speed high

Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,886 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 30,886 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 29,912 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 29,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 29,572 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,318 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 27,586 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 27,325 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,325 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,271 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 26,234 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 May 2007 23,406 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2007 23,393 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 22,321 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX600?

Based on 37,350 MOT tests across 4,180 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
807
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 823
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 663
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 554
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 291
Full Suzuki GSX600 reliability report

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P238 NFL is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 22,653 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 GSX600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 823 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P238 NFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX600 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P238 NFL is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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