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P309 COD

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,074 mi
Last recorded52,074 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 COD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 52,074 miles

O/S/R Indicator faded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 51,767 miles

O/S/R Indicator dim

Pass 27 Jul 2022 51,187 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 51,182 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 50,747 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 50,731 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing Unable to fold down footrest,seized in a fixed upright position. (6.2.12 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust lower mount bracket missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Engine oil return pipe has surface corrosion.

Offside Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak where exhaust muffler extension meets front downpipes. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer R.H. seat panel slightly loose on mount.

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust muffler strap rubber perished but not affecting security of muffler.

Offside Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Torsion arm has surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 49,382 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 48,474 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 46,305 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.5mm (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 May 2016 43,259 miles

Rear cut in tyre

no chain guard fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 42,785 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,574 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 38,474 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 33,959 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,774 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 33,770 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,674 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 28,674 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,767 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 18,030 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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P309 COD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P309 COD, 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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P309 COD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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