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P316 VVL

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,702 mi
Last recorded28,702 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 VVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 28,300 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 27,246 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,246 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,690 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 26,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,892 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 24,423 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 22,888 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 22,886 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(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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P316 VVL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P316 VVL, 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 P316 VVL registered?

P316 VVL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P316 VVL safe to buy?

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