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R774 YBD

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,698 mi
Last recorded32,698 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 YBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 32,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage bearings have slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 32,681 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak L/H fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage bearings have slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 32,600 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 32,469 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

fuse box insecure under seat.

horn poor sound.

Pass 20 Apr 2021 31,752 miles

Central Fuse box under seat is slightly insecure.

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit wearing low. (1.1.13 (a))

Horn not working properly poor sound. (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 28,220 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 21,215 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 20,749 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 20,038 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 20,021 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 18,765 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 18,765 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 14,725 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 14,278 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Silencer louder than standard

Pass 12 Oct 2010 10,801 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 8,427 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 8,319 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 8,227 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 7,953 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 7,596 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?

Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
881
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
21,207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,807
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,281
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3,053
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,662
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R774 YBD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 25,237 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,807 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R774 YBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R774 YBD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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