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P42 JTR

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,677 mi
Last recorded38,677 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 JTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 38,677 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 38,072 miles

Front Inner Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 37,664 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 37,452 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 37,235 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 37,235 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 36,774 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 36,054 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,960 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 33,686 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 33,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 33,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 33,105 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2013 32,769 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,729 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 30,729 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,046 miles

Clutch cable stiff

Front brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Jun 2010 26,250 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 26,188 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Inner Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,159 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 26,159 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,389 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,751 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

rear brake slightly binding

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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P42 JTR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P42 JTR, 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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P42 JTR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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