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P266 NWG

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30,046 mi
Last recorded30,046 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 NWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,046 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 30,041 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2017 25,624 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 25,624 miles

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake brake caliper siezed (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2016 22,295 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear advise rear brake service

Fail 13 May 2016 22,295 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear advise rear brake service

Pass 19 May 2015 21,517 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel slightly stiff to turn

Pass 4 Aug 2014 19,470 miles

Brake fluid on rear tyre sidewall

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 19,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2013 16,401 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 15,819 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 15,282 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 14,773 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 14,146 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 13,231 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 13,231 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 11,925 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 9,709 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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P266 NWG is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NWG, 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 NWG is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 5 July 1997.

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