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R737 YBD

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Turquoise Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

51,012 mi
Last recorded51,012 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 YBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 51,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 51,003 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Discs Non Matching

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

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 50,969 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

front brakes are binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 49,138 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 47,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

chain guard missing

Fail 17 Dec 2014 46,943 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

chain guard missing-ilegal

Pass 21 Dec 2013 44,179 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 42,210 miles

No.Plate light not working

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 42,210 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

No.Plate light not working

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,429 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 39,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 36,540 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 36,540 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,176 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,614 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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R737 YBD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Turquoise with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R737 YBD, 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 R737 YBD registered?

R737 YBD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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