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P449 NRK

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

46,509 mi
Last recorded46,509 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 NRK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 46,509 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 44,139 miles

Centre Rear Lower Mono shock bearings creaking

Nearside Front stansions pitted signs of oil leakage

Offside Front Stansion pitted and sign of leakage

Pass 2 May 2015 42,789 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 41,579 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 41,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 37,456 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 37,256 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 37,256 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,112 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 11 Apr 2011 33,963 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,352 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 29,232 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Side stand not returning correctly

Pass 15 Apr 2009 26,665 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 24,740 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 24,733 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 22,435 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 22,410 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 67,446 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 67,446 miles

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

Inner Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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P449 NRK is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P449 NRK, 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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P449 NRK is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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