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R853 SRK

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,316 mi
Last recorded61,316 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 SRK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 61,316 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 59,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,348 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,983 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 43,950 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 41,430 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 37,078 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,356 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 35,657 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 35,657 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,972 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 34,950 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,394 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,439 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 33,439 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,437 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
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R853 SRK is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R853 SRK, 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 R853 SRK registered?

R853 SRK is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R853 SRK safe to buy?

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