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P39 VGJ

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,153 mi
Last recorded26,153 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 VGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 26,153 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 25,804 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 25,270 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 21,285 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 36,388 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 2 box fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 35,450 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 35,450 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 35,393 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,383 miles

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

split link chain not original specification to a vehicle of this size

Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,169 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 35,074 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 34,352 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 31,848 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 27,976 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 VGJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P39 VGJ, 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 P39 VGJ registered?

P39 VGJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P39 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P39 VGJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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