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P433 RAH

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,963 mi
Last recorded55,963 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 RAH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 55,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front wheel bearings noisy

Pass 7 Sep 2024 54,160 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 16 Sep 2023 51,522 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 50,125 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 50,118 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 48,614 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 48,614 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 47,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 45,312 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 42,609 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 39,918 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,348 miles

Front no front mudgard fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2016 37,348 miles

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

Front no front mudgard fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 35,847 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 35,634 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 35,415 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 35,415 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,250 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 34,954 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 34,954 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 34,304 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,304 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 33,072 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 32,258 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 32,258 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 30,304 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 30,304 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

number plate not working

Pass 24 Jun 2006 28,019 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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P433 RAH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P433 RAH, 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 P433 RAH registered?

P433 RAH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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