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P478 OBD

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

17,813 mi
Last recorded17,813 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 OBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 17,813 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 17,541 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 17,297 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 17,178 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 17,163 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 17,073 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 17,041 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 16,393 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 16,046 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 16,020 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 15,647 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 14,886 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 14,122 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 13,684 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 13,423 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,255 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 12,326 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 12,326 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,937 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,610 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,403 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 11,219 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,079 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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P478 OBD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P478 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 P478 OBD registered?

P478 OBD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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