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P396 MOL

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,748 mi
Last recorded45,748 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 MOL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 45,748 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 45,748 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 45,743 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 45,479 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 44,983 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,388 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,803 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 43,113 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,763 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,893 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,958 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,691 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2008 33,653 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 31,375 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 31,375 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)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 29,939 miles

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

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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P396 MOL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P396 MOL, 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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P396 MOL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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