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R56 BNY

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,969 mi
Last recorded28,969 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 BNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2023 28,969 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer sheath separating (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 28,094 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

engine holding on to revs

Pass 11 Jun 2021 28,049 miles

All lights taped over during the time of the test.

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 28,045 miles

Direction indicator missing All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 27,713 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 27,713 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 27,703 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 27,606 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,152 miles

advise wear at rear tyre tread

Pass 8 Jun 2010 26,273 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,617 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,684 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 23,289 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 23,289 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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R56 BNY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R56 BNY, 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 R56 BNY registered?

R56 BNY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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