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R854 SRK

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Maroon Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,787 mi
Last recorded37,787 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 SRK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 37,787 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 37,779 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 36,719 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 36,709 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 36,426 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 35,678 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 35,678 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 34,206 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 33,343 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 33,336 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 29,338 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 27,748 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 27,736 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 27,736 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,983 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,172 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,393 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 15,874 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 15,874 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,795 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 15,495 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 15,173 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 14,928 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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R854 SRK is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Maroon 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 R854 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 R854 SRK registered?

R854 SRK is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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