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R597 DJW

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,688 mi
Last recorded19,688 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 DJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 19,688 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 19,686 miles

Central Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 May 2020 19,481 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 19,464 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm bushies (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 18,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 May 2016 18,364 miles

N and oil light not working

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

chock seazed

Pass 18 Jun 2015 17,813 miles

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

Neutral,oil and main beam tell tales not working

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 29 May 2014 16,957 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 16,360 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 15,376 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 15,373 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 15,367 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 15,360 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,857 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

o/s/f brake disc retainers slightly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,344 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 13,385 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2006 13,361 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

right hand brake disc has more float than left disc.....

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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R597 DJW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R597 DJW, 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 R597 DJW registered?

R597 DJW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 10 August 1997.

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