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P295 XBO

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,328 mi
Last recorded40,328 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 XBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 40,328 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 38,756 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 38,756 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 38,018 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 38,018 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 32,715 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 31,774 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 29,832 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 29,824 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 26,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 20,047 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 20,047 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 19,779 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

front brake drags slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,459 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 19,457 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 24 May 2014 19,195 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 May 2014 19,195 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 18,688 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 18,688 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 18,562 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2010 18,556 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 23 May 2009 18,102 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 5,887 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 15,887 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 13,387 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,146 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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P295 XBO is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 P295 XBO, 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 P295 XBO registered?

P295 XBO is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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