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L29 BMK

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,850 mi
Last recorded47,850 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 BMK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 47,850 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 46,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 44,002 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2023 43,974 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 39,659 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 38,798 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 38,319 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 37,877 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 37,867 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2018 35,550 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,624 miles

Offside Rear Outer Slight bind on rear brake caliper

Pass 4 Jul 2016 31,283 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,054 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 30,859 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 30,543 miles

SERVICE /CLEAN ALL CALIPERS

Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,355 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,769 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,937 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,339 miles

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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L29 BMK is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L29 BMK, 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 L29 BMK registered?

L29 BMK is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is L29 BMK safe to buy?

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