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P468 DSO

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,926 mi
Last recorded50,926 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 DSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 50,926 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 49,370 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 46,468 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 46,455 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2010 41,537 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 33,840 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 33,840 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 May 2008 3,114 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 3,114 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2007 29,548 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 29,080 miles

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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P468 DSO is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P468 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 P468 DSO registered?

P468 DSO is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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