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P318 SDX

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,941 mi
Last recorded30,941 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 SDX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 30,941 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 29,651 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 29,647 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front suspension has limited travel

riders foot rests saggy

Pass 9 Jan 2018 29,188 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 29,183 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,282 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 27,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,409 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 17,071 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,445 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 13,108 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 13,108 miles

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

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 SDX is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SDX, 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 SDX registered?

P318 SDX is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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