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P43 WTG

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,720 mi
Last recorded51,720 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 WTG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 51,720 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 50,321 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 47,000 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 44,154 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 41,486 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 41,479 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil and nearside (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,061 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Outer Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play bottom shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 35,706 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 32,545 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 32,545 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 29,127 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,127 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,914 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 26,000 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,109 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,759 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 24,724 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 26 May 2007 23,925 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 22,174 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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P43 WTG is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P43 WTG, 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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P43 WTG is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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