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P457 WAG

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,065 mi
Last recorded28,065 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 WAG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 28,065 miles

rear caliper bleed nipple damp

chain requiers lubrication

Fail 2 Aug 2024 28,065 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

chain requiers lubrication

rear caliper bleed nipple damp

Pass 26 Jul 2023 25,719 miles

Brake component slightly loose secoundary brake piviot rubbers wearing (1.1.21 (c))

Drive chain slightly loose and dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

headlamp image deteriorating

Fail 26 Jul 2023 25,715 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake component slightly loose secoundary brake piviot rubbers wearing (1.1.21 (c))

Drive chain slightly loose and dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 21,248 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 21,242 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 15,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside centre stand mount bolt missing

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 15,813 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside centre stand mount bolt missing

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 15,426 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 14,932 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 14,932 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 13,926 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 13,287 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 13,139 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 12,832 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 12,832 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 12,809 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 12,657 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 12,563 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 12,473 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 12,425 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 12,114 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P457 WAG is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P457 WAG, 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 WAG registered?

P457 WAG is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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