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P293 FAL

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,623 mi
Last recorded58,623 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 FAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 58,623 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 58,596 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 58,478 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 56,976 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 56,259 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 54,903 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 52,433 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 49,048 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 49,048 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 45,859 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate light not illuminating

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 45,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired Less than 50% of LED's illuminating (1.5.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate light not illuminating

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 42,405 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,342 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 40,069 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,023 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 36,388 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 36,322 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 34,870 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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P293 FAL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P293 FAL, 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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P293 FAL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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