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P390 SYH

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,437 mi
Last recorded45,437 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 SYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 45,437 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 45,098 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 44,836 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 44,818 miles

Brake pedal insecure rear brake pedal to rear master brake rod loose and insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding caliper slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

oil cooler leak rear chain guard bolt missing

Pass 1 Apr 2021 43,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light slight intermitent (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

tickover irratic throtle not sticking

Fail 1 Apr 2021 43,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light slight intermitent (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

tickover irratic throtle not sticking

Offside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced frame joint bolts missing (6.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 42,879 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 42,852 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 42,343 miles

gear lever has free play in bush

Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,196 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,186 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 41,186 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 36,867 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 36,794 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 36,794 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,008 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 29,547 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 29,547 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 26,994 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 24,382 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 24,045 miles

Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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P390 SYH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P390 SYH, 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 P390 SYH registered?

P390 SYH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P390 SYH safe to buy?

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