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P318 NNM

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

20,679 mi
Last recorded20,679 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 NNM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 20,679 miles

Nearside Front Bobbins corroded

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Aug 2025 20,671 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Bobbins corroded

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jul 2024 20,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake bobbins lightly corroded

Fail 11 May 2024 20,591 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside brake disc bobbins corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 19,954 miles

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

Nearside Brake disc bobbins corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 19,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 18,253 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 18,243 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 18,243 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 17,939 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 16,876 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 16,104 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 16,104 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 16,088 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 15,992 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 15,958 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 15,342 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 15,316 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 14,689 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 14,173 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 13,132 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 12,097 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 11,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 11,134 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 9,899 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 8,646 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2006 8,645 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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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P318 NNM 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 70.4%.

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 P318 NNM, 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 P318 NNM registered?

P318 NNM is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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