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R609 FRN

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,310 mi
Last recorded61,310 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 FRN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 61,310 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 60,870 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 60,444 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 60,427 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Front pilot/position lamps not working when handlebars turned left to right (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Front left not working when handlebars moved from right to left (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Left grip spins (insecure) (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,043 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 54,210 miles

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

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

high beam not working

Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,708 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 37,784 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 37,783 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 34,573 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 34,573 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 25,161 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 25,161 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,839 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,994 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 19,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,002 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,658 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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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R609 FRN is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R609 FRN, 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 R609 FRN registered?

R609 FRN is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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