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P289 GJF

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 GJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011

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

Numberplate bracket insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2010 29,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 28,993 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,394 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 25,394 miles

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,735 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 21,709 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,664 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,120 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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P289 GJF is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P289 GJF, 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 P289 GJF registered?

P289 GJF is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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