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P488 SOO

1999 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,420 mi
Last recorded61,420 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF60023,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 SOO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 61,420 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

slight movement in o/s front brake disc mounting pivot rings, efficient at test.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 55,738 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,802 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

rear lower shock mounting squeeky in operation but no excess play.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 42,503 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

rear lower shock mounting squeeky in operation but no excess play.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 35,962 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 35,948 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 34,666 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,526 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 34,526 miles

Centre Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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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P488 SOO is a 1999 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 23,061 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 P488 SOO, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P488 SOO registered?

P488 SOO is a 1999 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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