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R42 VLP

1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,660 mi
Last recorded57,660 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W26,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 VLP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 W
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 57,660 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 57,660 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 53,128 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 53,128 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,454 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600 W?

Based on 2,245 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
730
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 53
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 18
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R42 VLP is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 26,338 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 W fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R42 VLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R42 VLP registered?

R42 VLP is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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