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P420 DUX

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

27,897 mi
Last recorded27,897 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 DUX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 27,897 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 27,897 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 25,452 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 25,448 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 25,334 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 21,750 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 20,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

oil pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 20,097 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 20,091 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 19,993 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,078 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

front tyre sidewall cracking up

Fail 28 Jan 2011 35,826 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

front tyre sidewall cracking up

Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,595 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 25,592 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 25,557 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

brake pads appear to be separating from backing plate, no Reason for Refusal exists for this problem

Pass 31 May 2008 23,812 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 21,974 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 21,967 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,694 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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P420 DUX is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P420 DUX, 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 P420 DUX registered?

P420 DUX is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P420 DUX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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