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P473 VVS

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,668 mi
Last recorded62,668 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 VVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 62,668 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 60,259 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 May 2017 55,944 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 52,044 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 47,385 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 43,077 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 40,198 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 40,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 38,693 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 38,669 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Stop lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2010 36,555 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 36,553 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 34,671 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 34,670 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 33,514 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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P473 VVS 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 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 P473 VVS, 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 P473 VVS registered?

P473 VVS is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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