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P476 OBD

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,517 mi
Last recorded37,517 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 OBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 37,517 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 37,399 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 37,398 miles

Footrest missing both rear (6.2.12 (a))

Front Direction indicator likely to become detached both insecure (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect on dip (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

no main beam warning lamp

tyres blown up for test ,rear really soft ?

Pass 1 Jul 2023 37,042 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 41,464 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 41,458 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 40,883 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 40,881 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2015 37,240 miles

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

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

Rear mudguard broken

Fail 2 Apr 2015 37,236 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear mudguard broken

Pass 29 Mar 2014 31,625 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 28,304 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 23,467 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 23,467 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 22,008 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 22,008 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,237 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 20,237 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,412 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 17,412 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 14,457 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 8,471 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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P476 OBD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue 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 P476 OBD, 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 P476 OBD registered?

P476 OBD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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