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P278 KNC

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,832 mi
Last recorded31,832 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 KNC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 31,832 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 31,791 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 31,750 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 31,614 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 31,509 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 31,332 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 31,231 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 31,018 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 30,882 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,469 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 29,863 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 29,346 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 28,912 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 28,529 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,966 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,096 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 27,096 miles

Front Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,414 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 May 2008 25,524 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 25,524 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 23,694 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 23,694 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 21,186 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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P278 KNC is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P278 KNC, 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 P278 KNC registered?

P278 KNC is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P278 KNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P278 KNC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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