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P47 DWN

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,679 mi
Last recorded27,679 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 DWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 27,679 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 25,542 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 17,990 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 13,372 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 18,985 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 18,683 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,683 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 14,917 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,917 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 14,590 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 14,590 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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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P47 DWN is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P47 DWN, 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 P47 DWN registered?

P47 DWN is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P47 DWN safe to buy?

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