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R738 OTH

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,760 mi
Last recorded50,760 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 OTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 50,760 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 50,758 miles

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

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

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

front mudguard cracked.

wheel bearings not tested due to binding brakes.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 38,774 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 38,774 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 38,696 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

one rear light bulb not working

right hand seat cowl screw missing

Fail 7 Jun 2013 38,696 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

one rear light not working

Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,314 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 25,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,034 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 17 Mar 2011 20,811 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front tyre has cut in it not though to cords

Pass 31 Mar 2010 15,263 miles

slight weep of petrol around petrol tap

Pass 6 Nov 2008 14,989 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 14,477 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 13,736 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 12,352 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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R738 OTH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R738 OTH, 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 R738 OTH registered?

R738 OTH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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