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P415 BWN

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,221 mi
Last recorded49,221 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 BWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 49,221 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 48,516 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 48,516 miles

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 47,044 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 28,497 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,166 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 28,166 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,677 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 26,209 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 25,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2010 22,907 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 22,571 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,629 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 20,611 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,902 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,823 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 12,802 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 12,686 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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P415 BWN is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red 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 P415 BWN, 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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P415 BWN is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 15 February 1997.

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