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R600 SAO

1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,482 mi
Last recorded45,482 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W26,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR600 SAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 W
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 45,482 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 44,326 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 42,784 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 42,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front direction indicator wiring damaged

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose Rubbers weak (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 39,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

throttle operation stiff

Pass 11 May 2020 24,703 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018
Fail 29 Jun 2018

Rear Brake component insecure control 2 resevoir (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,406 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 30,621 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 30,620 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,576 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,475 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 30,270 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 29,766 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 29,241 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,241 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 28,731 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 28,201 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 27,811 miles

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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R600 SAO is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R600 SAO, 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 R600 SAO registered?

R600 SAO is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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