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R858 YDA

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,886 mi
Last recorded67,886 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 YDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 67,886 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 67,886 miles

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

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

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached Bars to yokes lose (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 66,578 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 65,691 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,610 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 64,610 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables clutch cable (2.1.2c)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 63,073 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 63,070 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 63,066 miles

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

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear change pivot worn

Pass 3 Feb 2014 61,532 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 61,523 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,634 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 42,634 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,402 miles

1/ head light reflectors becoming dull

Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,377 miles

Both front fork stanchion dust seals starting to corrrode

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 33,377 miles

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Both front fork stanchion dust seals starting to corrrode

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,702 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 21,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2007 21,693 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 7,366 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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R858 YDA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YDA, 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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R858 YDA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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