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P266 EWL

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,562 mi
Last recorded41,562 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 EWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 41,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 39,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 36,889 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

clutch lever pivot worn

pass light (high beam flash) not working

Fail 10 Oct 2020 36,889 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

clutch lever pivot worn

pass light (high beam flash) not working

Pass 10 Oct 2019 33,879 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive close to wear limit (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated/repaired (6.1.2 (a))

front brake pads close to wear limit

Fail 10 Oct 2019 33,879 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive close to wear limit (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated/repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake pads close to wear limit

Pass 19 Oct 2018 21,109 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 21,109 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jul 2015 20,925 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2013 20,076 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 10 Apr 2012 14,183 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 13,857 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 13,592 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 13,592 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 9,281 miles

Front Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 9,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 4,353 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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P266 EWL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P266 EWL, 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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P266 EWL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 22 March 1997.

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