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P28 YNW

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,650 mi
Last recorded37,650 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 YNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 37,650 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 37,578 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 37,527 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected hangs up when bars turned (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

oil leak n/s lower engine

Pass 19 Apr 2022 37,046 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

small oil leak from n/s engine

Pass 16 Apr 2021 36,097 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 36,089 miles

Brake excessively binding unable to test front brake discs fully(run out) unable to test front wheel bearings fully (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted MISSING ! (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

bike running high on tickover

front brake unions rusty

rear brake pad material defective

Pass 6 Nov 2019 35,926 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 35,850 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 35,850 miles

Front Direction indicators not working front l/h not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,187 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 35,184 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 34,475 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 32,193 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 31,479 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,479 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 26,882 miles

Bolt in centre stand not fully tightened up

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,882 miles

Bolt in centre stand not fully tightened up

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,615 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,264 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 18,022 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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P28 YNW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YNW, 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 YNW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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