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P277 XTC

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,488 mi
Last recorded33,488 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 XTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 33,488 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 33,447 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 32,143 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 30,887 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 30,863 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 28,307 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 28,303 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 26,109 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 25,886 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 22,720 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 22,720 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 12,608 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 8,458 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 8,458 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 7,786 miles

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

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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P277 XTC is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P277 XTC, 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 P277 XTC registered?

P277 XTC is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P277 XTC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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