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R757 MLJ

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,303 mi
Last recorded39,303 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 MLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 39,303 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 37,553 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 35,332 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 35,332 miles

Front Brake cylinder insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 34,427 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 33,941 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 33,941 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 31,425 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 30,190 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 29,812 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 29,804 miles

Front Brake component is severely distorted front disc worped and causing wheel to uneven braking (3.1.5)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 29,800 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp insecure head lamps moving up and down (1.2.3b)

chain slightly to tight

front disc are very slightly worped but not afecting performance

rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,117 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 26,285 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 26,285 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 24,339 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 24,313 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 May 2010 22,231 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 18,922 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 18,922 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 14,332 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 14,332 miles

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

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 11,252 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 10,803 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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R757 MLJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R757 MLJ, 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 R757 MLJ registered?

R757 MLJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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