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P28 WTX

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

40,564 mi
Last recorded40,564 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 WTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 40,564 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section patched. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 40,542 miles

Brake performance not tested front brake bind. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing. (1.2.1 (f))

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section patched. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 39,647 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 38,701 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Patched (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer pad approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 38,694 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Patched (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer pad approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 37,733 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust patched up (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 37,733 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust patched up (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working wire disconected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 35,834 miles

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired Crack in lens (1.2.3a)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Top shock bush worn (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering Full lock restricted slightly by cables. (2.1.2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. Possibly chain alignment (2.5.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 34,268 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust has been poorly repaired with fibreglass but not leaking.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit exactly on 1.00mm limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 May 2015 32,865 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,791 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 30,651 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 30,649 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,442 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 28,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,330 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 26,077 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 26,077 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

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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P28 WTX is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P28 WTX, 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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P28 WTX is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 15 March 1997.

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