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P39 PWC

1997 Suzuki GSX600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,037 mi
Last recorded70,037 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSX60022,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 PWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,037 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 65,621 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 65,616 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 63,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 63,980 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 63,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake lever has some travel

Fail 18 Apr 2019 63,874 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 55,728 miles

Lower fairing missing

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,961 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,431 miles

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

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

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,004 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 44,004 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 27,941 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,711 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,104 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 18,776 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 17,818 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX600?

Based on 37,350 MOT tests across 4,180 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
807
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 823
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 663
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 554
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 291
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P39 PWC is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 22,653 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 GSX600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 823 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P39 PWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX600 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P39 PWC registered?

P39 PWC is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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