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P45 NBK

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,468 mi
Last recorded52,468 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 NBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 52,468 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 52,468 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 52,026 miles

fork seals / rear brake hose / exhaust

Fail 30 Mar 2022 52,026 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

fork seals / rear brake hose / exhaust

Pass 12 Mar 2021 51,762 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 51,762 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 51,570 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 51,165 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,947 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,732 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 50,731 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,703 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

drive chain slightly corroded and dry

Fail 5 Jun 2013 50,702 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

drive chain slightly corroded and dry

Pass 12 Apr 2012 49,886 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,872 miles

Front Tyre valve perished

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,854 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 43,155 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 43,155 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,504 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,996 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 40,996 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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P45 NBK is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P45 NBK, 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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P45 NBK is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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