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P249 NBK

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,377 mi
Last recorded54,377 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 NBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,377 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2019 54,371 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 45,337 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 36,867 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 28,397 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,062 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 18,104 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 16,508 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

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

front brakes binding but not enough to fail

Pass 7 Nov 2013 16,508 miles

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

front brakes binding but not enough to fail

Pass 23 Nov 2012 10,968 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 5,661 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 5,661 miles

Inner Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 5,605 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 5,594 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 5,522 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 5,509 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 5,167 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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P249 NBK is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green 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 NBK, 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 NBK registered?

P249 NBK is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P249 NBK safe to buy?

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