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P879 KCF

1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,254 mi
Last recorded38,254 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W26,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 KCF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 W
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 38,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2023 36,094 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 79,056 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 79,051 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder leaking leaking from reservoir unit (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2009 72,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

both front brakes discs slightly worn

chain slightly loose

front tyre slpit not to cords

Pass 26 Apr 2008 67,991 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2008 67,991 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2007 62,889 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 62,798 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600 W?

Based on 2,245 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
730
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 53
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 18
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P879 KCF is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 26,338 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 W fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P879 KCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P879 KCF is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W, first registered on 14 July 1997.

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