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F697 LEO

1997 Suzuki GSX600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,673 mi
Last recorded19,673 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSX60022,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF697 LEO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 19,673 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 19,673 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 19,660 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 19,640 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 19,616 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 19,495 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,355 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 19,314 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,141 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 18,975 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 18,710 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2005 18,662 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX600?

Based on 37,350 MOT tests across 4,180 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
807
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 823
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 663
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 554
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 291
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F697 LEO is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 22,653 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 GSX600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 823 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F697 LEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX600 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F697 LEO registered?

F697 LEO is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is F697 LEO safe to buy?

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