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P261 LYC

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,967 mi
Last recorded52,967 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 LYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 52,967 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,314 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 49,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,549 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,673 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 47,673 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2010 46,361 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,219 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 44,219 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2007 42,810 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 42,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 19,567 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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P261 LYC is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P261 LYC, 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 P261 LYC registered?

P261 LYC is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P261 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 LYC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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