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P185 RYR

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,386 mi
Last recorded59,386 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 RYR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 59,386 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,700 miles

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

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 55,721 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,138 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 53,119 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 52,715 miles

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

headlamp screw missing

number plate light not working

number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 26 Jun 2009 52,715 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

headlamp screw missing

number plate light not working

number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 12 May 2008 46,669 miles

clutch very heavy

fork seals in poor condition

front and rear tyres on limits

front brake pads very low

rear number plate poor

Pass 21 May 2007 41,207 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,545 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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P185 RYR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P185 RYR, 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 P185 RYR registered?

P185 RYR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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