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N154 COV

1997 Suzuki GSX600F

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

36,045 mi
Last recorded36,045 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSX600F33,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN154 COV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2026 36,045 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose missing locking split pin (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

front brake hoses chafing

Fail 2 Apr 2026 36,014 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose missing locking split pin (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

front brake hoses chafing

Pass 26 Sep 2024 34,911 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Long car type valves fitted to both wheels.

Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 34,630 miles

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

No lower fairings fitted at time of test

Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 34,191 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Riders seat slightly loose front fixing missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

both handle bar weights missing

lower fairing panels not fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2021 34,191 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose front fixing missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

both handle bar weights missing

lower fairing panels not fitted

Pass 19 May 2014 33,984 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 33,984 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2013 33,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,564 miles

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 26 May 2012 33,564 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 31,810 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 May 2010 25,657 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 25,657 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2009 23,440 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 23,135 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 21,317 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX600F?

Based on 3,216 MOT tests across 456 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
667
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 81
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 79
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 64
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 41
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
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N154 COV is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600F in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSX600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 33,564 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 GSX600F fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N154 COV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX600F typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSX600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N154 COV registered?

N154 COV is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600F, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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