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P415 TAM

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,794 mi
Last recorded58,794 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 TAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 58,794 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 58,794 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 56,913 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 54,079 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 51,579 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 50,036 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 49,211 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,151 miles

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,975 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,972 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 38,550 miles

l/h side top of frame tube has had a welding repair.

Fail 25 Oct 2014 38,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

l/h side top of frame tube has had a welding repair.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 52,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,181 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,922 miles

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

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

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

cut in rear tyre tread

slight bind front brake

Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,758 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2009 42,758 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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 TAM 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 83.3%.

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 P415 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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P415 TAM is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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