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P281 CEL

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,064 mi
Last recorded38,064 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 CEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 38,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 38,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticks (6.2.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,132 miles

Clutch cable adjuster lock nut loose

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel can be turned by hand but brake binding slightly

Only running on 3 cylinders

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 30,132 miles

Clutch cable adjuster lock nut loose

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel can be turned by hand but brake binding slightly

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Only running on 3 cylinders

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 30,126 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Chain split link (6.2.1h)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure Circlip missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted Bolt loose on suspension linkage (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 29,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,750 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 27,750 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,011 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 19,591 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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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P281 CEL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P281 CEL, 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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P281 CEL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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