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P248 YUA

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,863 mi
Last recorded21,863 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 YUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 21,863 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 21,705 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 May 2021 21,705 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 20,782 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 20,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 17,158 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 16,726 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 Jul 2013 16,723 miles

Front Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Jun 2012 16,599 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 16,449 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 16,394 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 15,769 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 14,169 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 14,159 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 12,449 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 10,866 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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P248 YUA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P248 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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What year was P248 YUA registered?

P248 YUA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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