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P293 MLR

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,149 mi
Last recorded38,149 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 MLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,149 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front fork dust seals missing

Fail 18 Jul 2013 38,118 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

drive chain dry, needs lubricating.

front fork dust seals missing

number plate light not working

Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,506 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,683 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 30,663 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 30,256 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,881 miles

front discs worn + pads low, rear disc's worn

Fail 31 Jul 2007 29,873 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 29,677 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

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

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 MLR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MLR, 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 MLR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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