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P31 YFE

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,249 mi
Last recorded55,249 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 YFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 55,249 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 55,249 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 52,104 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre Old Dates 2005

Rear Shock Linkage Has Movement

Pass 31 May 2019 48,901 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019 48,890 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2016 48,513 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 44,558 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 39,584 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,584 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 35,613 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,613 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,196 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 29,196 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,129 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,262 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,294 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 21,294 miles

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

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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P31 YFE is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P31 YFE, 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 P31 YFE registered?

P31 YFE is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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