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P242 SMY

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,516 mi
Last recorded27,516 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 SMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 27,516 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 27,516 miles

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))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 25,191 miles

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre split

Pass 25 Mar 2020 21,987 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 21,867 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 21,657 miles

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))

Fail 1 Aug 2015 21,657 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jun 2014 21,061 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 20,081 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 19,612 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,942 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 13,810 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,286 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 11,286 miles

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.

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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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.

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