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P431 XBB

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,411 mi
Last recorded30,411 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 XBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 30,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seals x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 30,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seals x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 32,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 29,075 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn both front (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,665 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,802 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 24,228 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,451 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,109 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 19,613 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 19,613 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 18,377 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,025 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 16,072 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 May 2007 16,072 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 14,959 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 14,959 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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P431 XBB is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P431 XBB, 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 P431 XBB registered?

P431 XBB is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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