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H897 DFG

1997 Suzuki GSF650

Black Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

37,464 mi
Last recorded37,464 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH897 DFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 37,464 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 37,464 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 37,266 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 25 Apr 2013 37,245 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,138 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 34,138 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,954 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

anti slpit rubber missing of rear brake level

back number plate cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2011 26,954 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

anti slpit rubber missing of rear brake level

back number plate cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 21,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 45,256 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 43,307 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 43,307 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF650?

Based on 44,060 MOT tests across 3,774 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
1,012
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 306
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 244
Drive chain excessively loose 146
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 138
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H897 DFG is a 1997 Suzuki GSF650 in Black with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSF650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H897 DFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF650 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSF650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H897 DFG registered?

H897 DFG is a 1997 Suzuki GSF650, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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