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P454 OBY

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,857 mi
Last recorded27,857 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 OBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,857 miles

Offside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

slight oil leak from oil cooler pipe union

Fail 15 Mar 2011 27,857 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Offside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

slight oil leak from oil cooler pipe union

Pass 22 Feb 2010 25,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,970 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,279 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 22,125 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 22,122 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 21,328 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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P454 OBY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P454 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 P454 OBY registered?

P454 OBY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P454 OBY safe to buy?

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