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P39 BFH

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,459 mi
Last recorded25,459 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 BFH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 25,459 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 15,469 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 15,469 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 25,199 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 23,977 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,546 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 23,511 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 23,372 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2011 21,948 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 21,948 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 19,547 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 19,522 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,921 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 18,921 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 17,345 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 17,341 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 14,811 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 11,567 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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P39 BFH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P39 BFH, 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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P39 BFH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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