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P238 WDE

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,925 mi
Last recorded33,925 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 WDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 33,925 miles

Right hand clock loose

Pass 21 May 2019 29,697 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 26,623 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 25,123 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 25,123 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 25,121 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 25,121 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 23,264 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 20,596 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 20,596 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,918 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 18,553 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 18,367 miles

rear number plat light not working

Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,071 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 18,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,739 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

front brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2008 17,739 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,446 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,949 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
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P238 WDE 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 73.7%.

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 P238 WDE, 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 P238 WDE registered?

P238 WDE is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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