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R741 GFW

1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,657 mi
Last recorded29,657 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W26,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 GFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 W
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,657 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 29,657 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,979 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,832 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 26,810 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600 W?

Based on 2,245 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
730
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 53
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 18
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R741 GFW is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 26,338 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 Gsf 600 W fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R741 GFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 600 W typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 600 W is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R741 GFW registered?

R741 GFW is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 600 W, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R741 GFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R741 GFW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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