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P433 SGO

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,232 mi
Last recorded42,232 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 SGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,232 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2014 42,216 miles

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2014 41,857 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight play in lowert rear shock bush

slight rear brake binding

Pass 21 Sep 2013 38,495 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

fuel cap sealing washer cracking

rear tyre squaring off

Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,530 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre squaring off

throttle is slightly notchy

Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,812 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 35,794 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,119 miles

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

slight grabbing on rear brake disc

Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,711 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 29,700 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,393 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,076 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 20,069 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 20,269 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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 SGO is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P433 SGO, 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 SGO registered?

P433 SGO is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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