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P26 VGJ

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,153 mi
Last recorded56,153 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 VGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 56,153 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 53,358 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 49,612 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 49,612 miles

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,492 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Chain link has been insufficiently riveted

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 48,492 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Chain link has been insufficiently riveted

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 46,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 45,531 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 45,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 43,724 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 43,724 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 42,127 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 42,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,127 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 41,137 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,137 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,146 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,118 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,717 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 38,717 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,549 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 37,538 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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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P26 VGJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P26 VGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P26 VGJ registered?

P26 VGJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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