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H14 YDD

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

33,291 mi
Last recorded33,291 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 YDD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 33,291 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 33,291 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 33,259 miles

Direction indicator not working offside & nearside rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose offside & nearside front (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2019 32,717 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 32,717 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 32,305 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 30,829 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 30,471 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 30,471 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 28,673 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 28,673 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,743 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 27,743 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 27,250 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,277 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre wrong size

Fail 31 Mar 2011 25,277 miles

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

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

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre wrong size

Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,679 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 24,163 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 22,721 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 22,721 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 20,746 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,144 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 19,068 miles

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

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

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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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H14 YDD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H14 YDD, 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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What year was H14 YDD registered?

H14 YDD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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