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P43 XGF

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,931 mi
Last recorded28,931 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 XGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 28,931 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 28,921 miles

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

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit very close to limit, advise replacing asap (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

after market silencer fitted slightly noisy

head stock bearing slightly notchy

only 50% of headlights working

rear jack up kit fitted at time of testing

slight damage swing arm

Pass 5 May 2017 28,912 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

rear swing arm slight damage

throttle slightly slow to return

Pass 6 May 2016 25,867 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 25,856 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,047 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,062 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,501 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 22,501 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 May 2011 20,532 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 20,532 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,803 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 15,453 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 14,346 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 13,033 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 XGF is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGF, 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 P43 XGF registered?

P43 XGF is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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