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P325 COD

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

26,859 mi
Last recorded26,859 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 COD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 26,859 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 26,828 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 26,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 26,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 25,221 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 24,940 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 24,940 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 23,233 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 23,233 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 21,001 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 17,459 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 15,840 miles

2 engine mount bolts missing

Carbs show signs of a slight petrol leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 15,836 miles

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))

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

2 engine mount bolts missing

Carbs show signs of a slight petrol leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 14,096 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2011 14,089 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 14,085 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

rear tyre perishing

Fail 1 Jun 2010 14,085 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 May 2009 14,080 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front disc rivits corroded

Fail 26 May 2009 14,080 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front disc rivits corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2007 14,077 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 14,031 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 14,031 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

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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P325 COD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P325 COD, 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 P325 COD registered?

P325 COD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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