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P807 JAL

1997 Suzuki Gsf

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,900 mi
Last recorded41,900 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf30,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP807 JAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 41,900 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 41,095 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 39,240 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 37,288 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 37,287 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 35,587 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 35,587 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 35,544 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 35,544 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 35,502 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 35,254 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 35,254 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2017 35,049 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 34,587 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 34,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 33,367 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 32,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 32,372 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 31,588 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 30,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2008 29,945 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 25,746 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,746 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 18,457 miles

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

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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P807 JAL is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P807 JAL, 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 P807 JAL registered?

P807 JAL is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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