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R747 ABA

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

33,825 mi
Last recorded33,825 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 ABA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 33,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 27,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 27,171 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 May 2023 27,171 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 18,900 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 18,900 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear no tail light

Pass 24 Jul 2018 15,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 8,483 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swing arm linkage bar. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 2,145 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

New speedo head fitted at 37253 miles

Pass 8 Jul 2015 35,477 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 32,365 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,789 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 31,789 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,484 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,375 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,332 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

number plate light missing

Fail 8 Jun 2010 24,332 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

number plate light missing

Fail 22 Apr 2009 22,155 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,155 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 21,954 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,166 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 17,675 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 17,570 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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
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R747 ABA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R747 ABA, 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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R747 ABA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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