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P457 DSO

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

46,759 mi
Last recorded46,759 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 DSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 46,759 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 44,934 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 44,237 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 44,237 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2023 42,785 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 40,259 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 40,259 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 May 2021 37,976 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 36,740 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 32,939 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 May 2019 32,939 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 29,568 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 28,697 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 31 May 2017 28,697 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 27,966 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 27,934 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 27,902 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 27,158 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,582 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 25,672 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 24,669 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 22,460 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 20,199 miles
Fail 28 May 2005 20,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(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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P457 DSO is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 P457 DSO, 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 P457 DSO registered?

P457 DSO is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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