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R738 PHC

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,675 mi
Last recorded43,675 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 PHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 43,675 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 43,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure various areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2021 43,051 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 42,500 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 42,453 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber slightly reduced damping

Fail 14 Feb 2019 42,453 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber slightly reduced damping

Pass 17 Feb 2018 42,394 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 41,980 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 41,980 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 41,175 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 41,175 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,761 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 37,761 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 33,519 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 33,519 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 31,674 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 31,674 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

throttle action sticking when on left lock

Pass 2 Feb 2012 30,450 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 30,450 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,226 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,078 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,278 miles

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

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 PHC is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PHC, 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 PHC registered?

R738 PHC is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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