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P679 SKH

1997 Suzuki Gsf

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,960 mi
Last recorded38,960 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf30,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 SKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 38,960 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 38,940 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 38,119 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 38,054 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,212 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 36,212 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2016 34,901 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 34,901 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 30,636 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 28,583 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 25,773 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 25,773 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 23,741 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 23,741 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,593 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,531 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 17,241 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 16,919 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 16,534 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 15,855 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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P679 SKH is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P679 SKH, 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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P679 SKH is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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