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P394 XCD

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,241 mi
Last recorded36,241 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 XCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,241 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 36,120 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,537 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 30,534 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,367 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 28,372 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 28,367 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 22,130 miles

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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P394 XCD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P394 XCD, 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 P394 XCD registered?

P394 XCD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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