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P272 VDL

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,980 mi
Last recorded42,980 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 VDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 42,980 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 41,342 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 41,342 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 37,821 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 35,953 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 33,293 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 30,551 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2008 30,506 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advance footbrake pedal travel

Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,506 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advance footbrake pedal travel

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,291 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,754 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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P272 VDL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P272 VDL, 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 P272 VDL registered?

P272 VDL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 11 July 1997.

Is P272 VDL safe to buy?

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