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Suzuki GSF600

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 599 cc

P970 PRFMOT history

P970 PRF is a black petrol Suzuki GSF600 first used on 1 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2023
Mileage
963 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
P970 PRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GSF600
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P970 PRF was last recorded at 963 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Sept 2019: 661 miles, lower than 35,523 miles on 9 Nov 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
726 miles · 23 Sept 2019
Between the last two tests
237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 963 miles
  • 2019 – 726 miles
  • 2013 – 35,523 miles
  • 2011 – 34,386 miles
  • 2010 – 31,972 miles
  • 2006 – 28,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass963 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Riders seat slightly loose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front SPEEDO DRIVE PICKUP TOUCHING DISC BOLT STIGHTLY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass963 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    963 miles
    Test number
    103937777725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail963 miles (+237)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    963 miles
    Test number
    131965890479
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass726 miles (+65)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    726 miles
    Test number
    980828672019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront SPEEDO DRIVE PICKUP TOUCHING DISC BOLT STIGHTLY
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRiders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail661 miles3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    661 miles
    Test number
    613564545713
    • MajorExhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake reaction bracket excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront SPEEDO DRIVE PICKUP TOUCHING DISC BOLT STIGHTLY
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRiders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

  5. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    418908551102
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRiders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    919573280190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  7. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    264607038475
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  8. Pass35,523 miles (+1,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,523 miles
    Test number
    665123313367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  9. Pass34,386 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,386 miles
    Test number
    167228481401
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  10. Fail34,354 miles (+2,382)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,354 miles
    Test number
    849165881079
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  11. Pass31,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,972 miles
    Test number
    281256380012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,972 miles (+3,625)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,972 miles
    Test number
    243765180057
    • FailureFront Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

  13. Pass28,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,347 miles
    Test number
    390896796193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P970 PRF

Does P970 PRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P970 PRF expired on 11 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P970 PRF?
The MOT on P970 PRF expired on 11 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P970 PRF done?
P970 PRF was recorded at 963 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022.
Has P970 PRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P970 PRF has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on P970 PRF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P970 PRF find?
P970 PRF passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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