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R855 BTU

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,965 mi
Last recorded42,965 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 BTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 42,965 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 41,550 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 40,422 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 39,466 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 37,481 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 33,830 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 30,314 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 29,460 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 29,335 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,157 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 29,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 28,899 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 28,886 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,625 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,328 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,464 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 26,235 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 25,826 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 19 Feb 2009 25,826 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 7 Dec 2007 25,389 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 23,371 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 23,371 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2005 21,703 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

slight knotch on steering headbearings

Pass 10 Sep 2005 21,703 miles

slight knotch on steering headbearings

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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R855 BTU is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R855 BTU, 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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R855 BTU is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R855 BTU safe to buy?

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