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P281 OLE

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,737 mi
Last recorded33,737 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 OLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 33,737 miles

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened has had some kind of modification or repair to front end (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 33,737 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively other joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 30,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 30,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 28,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front head lamp converter fitted.

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 28,457 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front head lamp converter fitted.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 28,454 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear brake torque arm corroded

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 28,451 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear brake torque arm corroded

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 26,094 miles

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

rear suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 16 Oct 2013 23,779 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 23,779 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 22,685 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 22,685 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,579 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 21,578 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lefthand fork dust seal loose.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 20,808 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lefthand fork dust seal loose.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,027 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,541 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 16,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,004 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 OLE is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OLE, 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 OLE is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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