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P581 HOC

1997 Suzuki Gsf

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,504 mi
Last recorded26,504 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf30,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 HOC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 26,504 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 26,492 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 37,148 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 29,487 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,391 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 22,518 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 16,613 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 10,906 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 10,906 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,177 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf?

Based on 7,518 MOT tests across 757 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
996
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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P581 HOC is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 30,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P581 HOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P581 HOC registered?

P581 HOC is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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