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P383 PVW

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,115 mi
Last recorded32,115 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 PVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 32,115 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 31,624 miles

Front fender missing

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 31,624 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front fender missing

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,617 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,716 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,634 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 28,622 miles

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,388 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 28,388 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

RBT shows Front brake binding slightly. MORE than 10% of MAXIMUM brake effort.

RBT shows Rear brake binding slightly. LESS than 10% of MAXIMUM brake effort.

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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P383 PVW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P383 PVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P383 PVW registered?

P383 PVW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is P383 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P383 PVW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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