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P240 YUA

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Turquoise Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,697 mi
Last recorded37,697 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 YUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 37,697 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 37,453 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 37,004 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 37,004 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 34,904 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 34,419 miles

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

drive chain has tight spots

no neutral light

oil cooler pips corroding

test road , bike has sat for a while

Pass 27 Oct 2017 33,280 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Outer Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

torsion arm corroded

torsion arm corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 32,320 miles

Front Outer Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

rear brake light loose

Pass 2 Nov 2015 31,583 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 31,582 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,651 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 29,651 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2010 27,544 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 24,653 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,071 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 17,845 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 17,839 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

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

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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P240 YUA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Turquoise with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P240 YUA, 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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P240 YUA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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