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P317 VVL

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,284 mi
Last recorded53,284 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 VVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 53,284 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 37,249 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 May 2012 34,741 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 34,741 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 34,060 miles

slight bind on front brake

Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,052 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 34,051 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,883 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,515 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,043 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 26,908 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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P317 VVL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P317 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 P317 VVL registered?

P317 VVL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P317 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P317 VVL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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