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R854 VOR

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,792 mi
Last recorded44,792 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 VOR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 44,792 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 44,792 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 42,824 miles

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

Front Brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired master cylinder (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 39,706 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 37,899 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bolt missing from front suspension brace

Fail 22 Apr 2023 37,899 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

bolt missing from front suspension brace

Pass 20 Apr 2022 34,830 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 33,027 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 31,971 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 29,712 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 29,712 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 25,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

speedometer background light not working

Fail 4 Apr 2018 25,697 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning on it's own accord (6.2.1f)

Throttle operating incorrectly not secured to handlebars (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

speedometer background light not working

Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,302 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 23,302 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,383 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 18,367 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 16,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 16,376 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 14,598 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 12,577 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 10,769 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 10,097 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 9,627 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 9,627 miles

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

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 9,050 miles

Front Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 8,195 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 7,830 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 7,830 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 7,193 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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R854 VOR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VOR, 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 VOR registered?

R854 VOR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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