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R72 CGJ

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,385 mi
Last recorded44,385 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 CGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 44,385 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 44,373 miles

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

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 5 Jan 2015 44,133 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,882 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

near side riders foot rest hanging down

offside riders foot rest hangs down

Fail 2 Jun 2014 43,882 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

near side riders foot rest hanging down

offside riders foot rest hangs down

Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,221 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 41,221 miles

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

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 37,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 37,405 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 34,838 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 31,900 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 31,895 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 29,077 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 27,454 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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R72 CGJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R72 CGJ, 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 R72 CGJ registered?

R72 CGJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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