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R194 CGJ

1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,929 mi
Last recorded84,929 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw28,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 CGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 Sw
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 84,929 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 84,929 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 83,641 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 81,501 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 77,942 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 76,017 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,916 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 71,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,974 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,247 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 70,247 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,643 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 68,643 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 66,470 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 64,501 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 61,863 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 61,863 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 55,418 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 55,151 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 50,567 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 50,567 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 50,567 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 50,567 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw?

Based on 1,245 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
824
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 8
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R194 CGJ is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 28,444 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 Gsf 600 Sw fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R194 CGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R194 CGJ registered?

R194 CGJ is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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