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P442 BPR

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,371 mi
Last recorded53,371 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 BPR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 53,371 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jun 2021 53,371 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2019 52,726 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Nov 2019 52,711 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no lights fitted at time of test

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 51,944 miles

1 rear sprocket bolt missing. not insecure.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudgaurd missing, brace fitted instead.

Front tyre has cracking in tread.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,959 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2015 43,515 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 42,418 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 42,406 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 41,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 41,346 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 29,123 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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P442 BPR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P442 BPR, 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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P442 BPR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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