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P424 BWN

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,153 mi
Last recorded42,153 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 BWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 42,153 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 41,494 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 40,372 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 40,332 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2023 30,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 May 2023 30,311 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 22,251 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 20,265 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 20,265 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 18,017 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,840 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 12,250 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 8,112 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 6,248 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 14 May 2009 6,248 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 May 2008 6,129 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 6,103 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 6,015 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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P424 BWN is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P424 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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P424 BWN is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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