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P619 PTR

1997 Suzuki Gsf

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,693 mi
Last recorded64,693 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf30,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP619 PTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 64,693 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 64,634 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 64,227 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 64,227 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 63,270 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 62,243 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 61,253 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 60,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 60,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 58,487 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 58,486 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 57,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 16 May 2016 49,062 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 45,076 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 45,076 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 42,466 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,303 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 27,843 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,912 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 23,912 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,554 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 17,322 miles

front tyre close to limit

Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,841 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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P619 PTR is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P619 PTR, 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 P619 PTR registered?

P619 PTR is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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