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P462 KGM

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

18,892 mi
Last recorded18,892 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 KGM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 18,892 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 18,884 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 18,884 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Direction indicators not working missing (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 18,884 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,884 miles

Both indicator tale tales work with both indicators

Front brake grabbing slightly

Fuel cap seal perrished

Small mirrors fitted

Speedo cable dissconnected

Fail 3 Sep 2014 18,884 miles

Both indicator tale tales work with both indicators

Front brake grabbing slightly

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

Fuel cap seal perrished

Small mirrors fitted

Speedo cable dissconnected

Fail 3 Sep 2013 18,884 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust has had a tempory repair

Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,884 miles

Exhaust has had a tempory repair

Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,884 miles

Down pipe has had a tempory repair

Drive chain corroded

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Offside front fork seal corroded

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 18,884 miles

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

Down pipe has had a tempory repair

Drive chain corroded

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Offside front fork seal corroded

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 18,884 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 18,884 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 18,884 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 11,968 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 11,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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P462 KGM is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P462 KGM, 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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P462 KGM is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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