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P461 RSF

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

35,660 mi
Last recorded35,660 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 RSF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 35,660 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 34,910 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 34,703 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 34,670 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 34,670 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 34,165 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 32,421 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 31,493 miles

brakes slightly binding

Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,980 miles

slight bind at front brake

Pass 26 Apr 2014 30,504 miles

strip and clean front and rear brakes

Pass 10 May 2013 30,275 miles

check tyre settings

Pass 18 Feb 2012 30,054 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 29,906 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,245 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,793 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,500 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 23,491 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 16,191 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 15,338 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 15,277 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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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P461 RSF is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P461 RSF, 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 P461 RSF registered?

P461 RSF is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P461 RSF safe to buy?

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