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P462 YDW

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,224 mi
Last recorded43,224 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 YDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 43,224 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 43,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,634 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,317 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 32,900 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

exhaust has slight blow

front tyre close to limits

grease from front wheel bearing leaking out near surface of brake discs

Pass 13 Apr 2013 32,630 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

n/s front wheel bearing leaking grease and in danger of contaminating brakes

Fail 12 Apr 2013 32,626 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

n/s front wheel bearing leaking grease and in danger of contaminating brakes

Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,423 miles

lower shock linkage has slight play in bush

Pass 6 Nov 2010 32,423 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,423 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,163 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,189 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,375 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 17 May 2006 30,359 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear 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
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P462 YDW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YDW, 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 P462 YDW registered?

P462 YDW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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