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P429 SYF

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

18,658 mi
Last recorded18,658 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 SYF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 18,658 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 18,652 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 17,175 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 17,108 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly Does not return. (6.2.1f)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 13,761 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 13,761 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 9,266 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 9,259 miles

Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 6,206 miles

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 component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

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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P429 SYF is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P429 SYF, 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 P429 SYF registered?

P429 SYF is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P429 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P429 SYF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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