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R56 CGJ

1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,148 mi
Last recorded32,148 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W26,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 CGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 W
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,148 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 32,148 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 16 May 2007 29,707 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 29,707 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2005 28,024 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 28,024 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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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R56 CGJ is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R56 CGJ, 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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R56 CGJ is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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