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R734 SGM

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,588 mi
Last recorded36,588 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 SGM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 36,588 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 35,185 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 35,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 May 2015 34,137 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front brakes binding slightly.

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

High beam tell tale inoperative.

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 May 2015 34,126 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

High beam tell tale inoperative.

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2014 32,881 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

one bulb in a two bulb front po system inoperative on motorcycle.

Pass 11 May 2013 31,056 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 May 2013 31,056 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 29,929 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

pass light inoperative

Fail 16 Apr 2011 27,767 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

the rear tyre has a screw in tread area

Pass 16 Apr 2011 27,767 miles

the rear tyre has a screw in tread area

Pass 17 Apr 2010 26,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,814 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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R734 SGM is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R734 SGM, 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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R734 SGM is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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