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P334 VMJ

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,020 mi
Last recorded1,020 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP334 VMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 1,020 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 571 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 554 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 359 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 359 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 572 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 190 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 50,971 miles

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

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

Front brake binding slightly

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

exhaust noisey

Pass 10 Jun 2017 50,971 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 48,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 42,623 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 42,623 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 36,691 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 36,691 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 30,036 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 30,036 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 22,625 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 22,625 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 17,539 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 17,433 miles

Various chain links seized

Fail 4 Mar 2009 17,433 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Various chain links seized

Pass 9 Jan 2008 15,856 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 11,432 miles

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
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P334 VMJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P334 VMJ, 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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P334 VMJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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