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P287 XHY

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,370 mi
Last recorded22,370 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 XHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 22,370 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 22,033 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 20,979 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 19,705 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 19,704 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2011 18,681 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 18,028 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 1 May 2010 18,024 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 12,178 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 12,164 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 5 May 2007 12,145 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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P287 XHY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P287 XHY, 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 P287 XHY registered?

P287 XHY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 15 July 1997.

Is P287 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P287 XHY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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