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P478 BAD

1997 Suzuki GSX600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,095 mi
Last recorded36,095 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSX60022,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 BAD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 36,095 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 27,610 miles

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

exhaust centre section has been welded

rear tyre side walls are perished

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,469 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 27,468 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,405 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 24,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,935 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 22,935 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX600?

Based on 37,350 MOT tests across 4,180 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
807
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 823
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 663
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 554
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 291
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P478 BAD is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 22,653 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 GSX600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 823 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P478 BAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX600 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P478 BAD registered?

P478 BAD is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P478 BAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P478 BAD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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