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P286 OLE

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,901 mi
Last recorded37,901 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 OLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 37,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stanchion pitted (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stanchion pitted (2.3.1)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 37,901 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stanchion pitted (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stanchion pitted (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 33,671 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,121 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 25,706 miles

fork stantion damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2014 25,680 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

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

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2013 22,198 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 21,958 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 21,642 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 21,360 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 20,858 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

o/side lower engine mounting bolt snapped.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 20,858 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

o/side lower engine mounting bolt snapped.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 20,211 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 19,994 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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P286 OLE is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc 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 P286 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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P286 OLE is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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