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R856 EHU

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

5,118 mi
Last recorded5,118 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 EHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 5,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 4,514 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil filter very rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 3,900 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 3,342 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 2,699 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 1,812 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 942 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 52,699 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 51,574 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,789 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,454 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 46,804 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 42,344 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 35,135 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 35,131 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 32,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Mar 2010 25,280 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 24,248 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,579 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 21,700 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 19,982 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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R856 EHU is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R856 EHU, 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 R856 EHU registered?

R856 EHU is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R856 EHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 EHU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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