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P285 OLE

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,573 mi
Last recorded46,573 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 OLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 46,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 46,195 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 46,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 46,036 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,397 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 44,939 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 44,939 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,294 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,684 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,713 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 33,713 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,583 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 31,582 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2007 31,242 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 28,911 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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P285 OLE is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P285 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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What year was P285 OLE registered?

P285 OLE is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P285 OLE safe to buy?

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