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S497 ATX

1999 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,402 mi
Last recorded27,402 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF60023,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 ATX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 27,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 35,643 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 35,643 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 32,430 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 32,430 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 29,000 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 17,286 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 17,286 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 15,983 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 15,983 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 14,518 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))

Pass 2 Oct 2012 10,346 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 10,333 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 9,258 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 9,252 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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S497 ATX is a 1999 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S497 ATX, 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 S497 ATX registered?

S497 ATX is a 1999 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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