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P446 OBY

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,840 mi
Last recorded32,840 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 OBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 32,840 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 32,837 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Inner Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 32,413 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 29,856 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,069 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 28,069 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,999 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 23,996 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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P446 OBY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P446 OBY, 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 P446 OBY registered?

P446 OBY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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