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P319 OEV

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,811 mi
Last recorded48,811 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 OEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 48,811 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 47,440 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 47,345 miles

Brake excessively binding front brake (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front fork legs (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 47,340 miles

Brake disc contaminated both front brake discs (1.1.14 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake disc insecure excessive play on floating rotor discs both sides of front brake (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads (1.1.13 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front fork legs (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,339 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,827 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 44,012 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 43,980 miles

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

front brake lever rough when aplied

front wheel slight bind

Fail 25 Feb 2012 43,980 miles

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

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

front brake lever rough when aplied

front wheel slight bind

Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,666 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

f/discs worn

front brake binding

lower h/eadrace rusting

Fail 12 Feb 2011 37,666 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

f/discs worn

front brake binding

lower h/eadrace rusting

Pass 13 Feb 2010 25,113 miles

front tyre cracking in tread

rear disc worn

Fail 13 Feb 2010 25,113 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

front tyre cracking in tread

no plate lamp not working

rear disc worn

Pass 7 Feb 2009 11,680 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

no plate lamp not working

rear brake disk worn

Fail 7 Feb 2009 11,680 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 98,319 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 98,319 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

no plate lamp not working

Pass 29 Jan 2007 84,717 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 70,868 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

o/s front fork dust seal poor

Fail 27 Jan 2006 70,868 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

o/s front fork dust seal deteriorated

oil leak

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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P319 OEV is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P319 OEV, 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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P319 OEV is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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