MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,516 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
front tyre unevenly worn
rear tyre split
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Upper Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Upper Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?
Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.
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P242 SMY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 P242 SMY, 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 P242 SMY registered?
P242 SMY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 30 May 1997.
Is P242 SMY safe to buy?
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