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R851 YVR

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

43,129 mi
Last recorded43,129 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 YVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 43,129 miles

Forks pitted, limited seal life

Fail 9 Apr 2019 43,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,378 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Silencer (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 41,378 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Silencer (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,869 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 36,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 31,367 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Number plate not working

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 21,948 miles

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

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

Front Fork Dust Seals Perished

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

Front Tyre Slightly Perished

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 21,939 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Front Fork Dust Seals Perished

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

Front Tyre Slightly Perished

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 20,881 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 20,881 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 20,376 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 19,802 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 19,657 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 19,657 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 19,519 miles

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

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 26 May 2009 19,515 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2006 18,796 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 18,130 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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R851 YVR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R851 YVR, 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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R851 YVR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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