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P473 YFR

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,189 mi
Last recorded20,189 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 YFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 20,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 20,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 19,261 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Handle bars bent

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 19,261 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect to small and incorrect size (6.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Handle bars bent

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 17,666 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,475 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,449 miles

Front left caliper a bit stiff to turn,needs cleaning

Pass 29 Feb 2012 15,011 miles

Will need new rear pads soon

Pass 5 Nov 2010 10,904 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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P473 YFR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P473 YFR registered?

P473 YFR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 19 April 1997.

Is P473 YFR safe to buy?

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