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P468 YFR

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,800 mi
Last recorded51,800 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 YFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 51,800 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 50,846 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Both sprockets (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 50,846 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Both sprockets (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 47,816 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 47,816 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 47,655 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,696 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 46,696 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 45,639 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 44,915 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 44,915 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 May 2013 44,158 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 44,153 miles

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 43,324 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 41,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 29 May 2010 41,085 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 39,560 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 39,560 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2008 38,974 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 38,974 miles

Front Horn missing (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2007 35,940 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 34,185 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
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P468 YFR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P468 YFR, 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 YFR registered?

P468 YFR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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