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P408 TAM

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

37,088 mi
Last recorded37,088 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 TAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 37,088 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 33,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 20,839 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 20,718 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 20,696 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 20,665 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 20,665 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 20,638 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 20,551 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyre has cut not down to canvas.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 20,450 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 20,423 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 20,423 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 20,417 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 20,417 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,353 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 20,353 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 20,265 miles

long travel on rear brake

slight bind on front brake

Pass 12 Jul 2008 20,219 miles

slight bind front brake

Pass 14 Jul 2007 19,996 miles

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

front brake binding

Fail 14 Jul 2007 19,996 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

front brake binding

Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,795 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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P408 TAM is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P408 TAM, 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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P408 TAM is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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