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R744 XKM

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

44,603 mi
Last recorded44,603 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 XKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 44,603 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 44,432 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 42,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 42,600 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 42,600 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 41,184 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 40,655 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 38,536 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 36,213 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 36,213 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 May 2017 35,925 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Mudguard insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2016 35,691 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 35,691 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,071 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 33,912 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,889 miles

Front tyre cracked

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,832 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,740 miles

front tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 1 Feb 2011 33,307 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 31,037 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,763 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 27,761 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,693 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,595 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 18,346 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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R744 XKM is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R744 XKM, 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 R744 XKM registered?

R744 XKM is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 25 October 1997.

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