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P514 GCH

1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 V

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,764 mi
Last recorded36,764 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 V22,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP514 GCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 V
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2007 36,764 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 36,508 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 26,776 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 26,776 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 26,651 miles

Centre Front Lower Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Centre Front Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 25,684 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600 V?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
796
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Drive chain excessively loose 7
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P514 GCH is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 V in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 V models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 22,332 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 Gsf 600 V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P514 GCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 600 V typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 600 V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P514 GCH registered?

P514 GCH is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 V, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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