MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,648 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp masks/converters fitted
front tyre starting to perrish
rear tyre has been pluged
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nail in rear tyre
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nail in rear tyre
throttle slightly loose
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Nail in rear tyre
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
throttle slightly loose
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?
Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R197 NAE is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 24,586 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 R197 NAE, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R197 NAE?
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What year was R197 NAE registered?
R197 NAE is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R197 NAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R197 NAE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R197 NAE have outstanding finance?
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