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R858 JFH

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,688 mi
Last recorded30,688 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 JFH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 30,688 miles

Oil leak

front tyre wearing low

rear brake lever damaged

Fail 21 May 2011 30,642 miles

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Oil leak

front tyre wearing low

oil light on

rear brake lever damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2010 22,331 miles

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

head light beam kit

Fail 12 Jun 2010 22,331 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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

head light beam kit

Fail 26 May 2010 22,291 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 29 May 2009 15,889 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 14,840 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 14,840 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 13,881 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 13,881 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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R858 JFH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R858 JFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R858 JFH registered?

R858 JFH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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