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P249 FAL

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,075 mi
Last recorded35,075 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 FAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 35,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 35,075 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 35,075 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy head race bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 35,074 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 11 May 2018 35,063 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)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 30,013 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 28,291 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 2,307 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 23,992 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 22,349 miles

exhaust flange insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2013 22,349 miles

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 25 May 2012 19,339 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 16,748 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 14,805 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 14,496 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 14,277 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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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P249 FAL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P249 FAL, 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 P249 FAL registered?

P249 FAL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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