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R802 YDB

1997 Suzuki Gsf

Orange Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

30,943 mi
Last recorded30,943 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf30,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 YDB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 30,943 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,512 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 30,507 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,815 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 29,815 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,672 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 28,648 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 26,653 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 26,653 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 24,011 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 24,011 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 21,137 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

number plate letters not standard font

Pass 13 May 2006 18,420 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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R802 YDB is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf in Orange with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R802 YDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R802 YDB registered?

R802 YDB is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R802 YDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 YDB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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