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P418 PEW

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,993 mi
Last recorded40,993 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 PEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 40,993 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 40,699 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 40,665 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 37,471 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 37,580 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 27,894 miles

noisy exhaust but not leaking along the system

Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,086 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 23,086 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

exhaust is cracked at silencer / downpipe joint

Pass 1 Jul 2014 21,525 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 21,525 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 16,082 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 16,082 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,863 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 3,138 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 2,602 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
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P418 PEW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P418 PEW, 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 P418 PEW registered?

P418 PEW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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