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R762 YBD

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

35,502 mi
Last recorded35,502 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 YBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 35,502 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 35,481 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 35,423 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 16 May 2017 35,423 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake light switch sticking (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,680 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 33,674 miles

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,015 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 29,000 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 28,958 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 23,738 miles

H/BAR BRACE BOLT MISSING

REAR BOLTS MISSING FROM FRONT MUDGUARD MOUNT

Fail 1 May 2012 23,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

H/BAR BRACE BOLT MISSING

REAR BOLTS MISSING FROM FRONT MUDGUARD MOUNT

Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,594 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 11,489 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,886 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 10,444 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 10,438 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 9,148 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 6,954 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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R762 YBD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R762 YBD, 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 R762 YBD registered?

R762 YBD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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