MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
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)
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)
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
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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