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P436 PEW

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,680 mi
Last recorded50,680 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 PEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 50,680 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 50,055 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 50,055 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 38,689 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 34,179 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 34,164 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 28,663 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 28,616 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2018 28,313 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 28,282 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust snapped around mid section now only has one fastening point making insecure. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working front and rear brakes do not illuminate rear stop light. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,290 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 26,397 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 25,586 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 25,557 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 24,804 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 23,988 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 22,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,055 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 18,548 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 14,723 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 14,723 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 13,569 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight miss-alignment

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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P436 PEW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P436 PEW, 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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P436 PEW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 10 May 1997.

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