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P258 SUW

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,353 mi
Last recorded39,353 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 SUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 39,353 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rev counter insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2016 8,062 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 27,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 27,562 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 27,260 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 26,738 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

engine oil level is low

Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,530 miles

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

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

cross ply front tyre radial rear

knock from front suspension

Fail 22 Jun 2010 25,527 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

cross ply front tyre radial rear

knock from front suspension

Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,581 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,498 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,321 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 20,143 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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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P258 SUW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P258 SUW, 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 P258 SUW registered?

P258 SUW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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