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P257 DNP

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,452 mi
Last recorded18,452 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 DNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 18,452 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 21,583 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 21,555 miles

head lamps poor

Fail 19 Mar 2016 21,548 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play rear lower shock absorber (2.4.A2a(i))

chain guard missing

front tyre flat

head lamps poor

near side front brake hose poor (clip to fork)

tick over fast

Pass 24 May 2014 46,797 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 May 2013 41,702 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 41,702 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 34,415 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 33,869 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 33,869 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 32,870 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 31,626 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 31,612 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Number plate light not working

Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,963 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 28,963 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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P257 DNP is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P257 DNP, 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 P257 DNP registered?

P257 DNP is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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