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P269 PDM

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

41,456 mi
Last recorded41,456 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 PDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 41,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

chain guard missing / none standard indicators fitted all round /front head none standard

o/s/r exhaust pipe rubbing against rear suspension arm slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2023 40,879 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 40,379 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 40,378 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 39,537 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 39,284 miles

front brake dragging mslightly

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 2 May 2014 39,240 miles

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

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,341 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 38,341 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,376 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 37,364 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,825 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 35,796 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,023 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,992 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 30,992 miles

Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,783 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 26,768 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 26,024 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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P269 PDM is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P269 PDM, 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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P269 PDM is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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