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P187 RYR

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,792 mi
Last recorded50,792 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 RYR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 50,792 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 50,792 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 49,362 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,928 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 37,618 miles

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 37,618 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 35,256 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,855 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 34,854 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 20,739 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 20,217 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 20,206 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Chain rusty

Igntion switch faulty

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,244 miles

After market exhaust fitted but within noise perameters and no marking stating not for road use

Rear hugger cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2009 19,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

After market exhaust fitted but within noise perameters and no marking stating not for road use

N/s indicators flash faster than o/s

Rear hugger cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2008 18,557 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

fuel tank cap seal poor

silencer clip poor

Fail 2 Feb 2008 18,557 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

fuel tank cap seal poor

silencer clip poor

Pass 10 Feb 2007 18,340 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

n/s indicators flash fast

Pass 11 Feb 2006 18,162 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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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P187 RYR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P187 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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P187 RYR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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