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P42 MNV

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,869 mi
Last recorded43,869 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 MNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 43,869 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear shock lower linkage bush's x 3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

No tell tale lights

Pass 22 Feb 2023 43,869 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre

Throttle does not snap shut

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 43,869 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre

Throttle does not snap shut

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 May 2020 43,869 miles

Chain guard missing

Chain oil dry

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 28 May 2020 43,869 miles

Chain guard missing

Chain oil dry

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 43,869 miles

Chain oil dry

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Slight bind brake

No chain gaurd

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 43,639 miles

Chain oil dry

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Gear change loose on spline fitment

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Slight bind front brake

Fail 30 Jan 2018 43,639 miles

Chain oil dry

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Gear change loose on spline fitment

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Slight bind front brake

Pass 14 Jul 2015 43,600 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 43,575 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,244 miles

Chain guard missing

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

No rear footrests fitted at time of test.

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

Only near side mirror fitted at time of test.

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

Rear tyre has a cut in the tread. However no cords are showing.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 30,672 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,864 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,226 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,683 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 22,683 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

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 MNV is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MNV, 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 MNV is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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