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P818 DCW

1997 Suzuki Gsf

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,962 mi
Last recorded57,962 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf30,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 DCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 57,962 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 57,597 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 56,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 56,338 miles

Nearside Front brake pads are getting low.

Fail 31 Mar 2021 56,338 miles

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned indicators are too close to each other and affect the operation of the stop lamps/side lights. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front brake pads are getting low.

Pass 4 Apr 2020 55,605 miles

rear tyre is low on tread.

Pass 17 May 2019 55,159 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark on limit (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 55,159 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark on limit (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 52,593 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,686 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 47,686 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 40,812 miles

Bar ends missing .

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust repaired

Number plate light inoperative .

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 40,812 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Bar ends missing .

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust repaired

Number plate light inoperative .

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,493 miles

registration lamp inoperative

Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,316 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,227 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,158 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,958 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,836 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 26,521 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,399 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,012 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,344 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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P818 DCW is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P818 DCW, 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 P818 DCW registered?

P818 DCW is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf, first registered on 14 July 1997.

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