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R85 GMW

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,814 mi
Last recorded32,814 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 GMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 32,814 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 32,143 miles

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 32,143 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 28,290 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2021 28,290 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 27,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 27,332 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks wont fully return (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 28 Aug 2019 26,301 miles

front brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Aug 2019 26,286 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2018 24,764 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 24,764 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2017 23,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front and rear brakes beginning to bind ( not evident on roller brake test).

front brake hoses slightly tight

Fail 13 May 2017 23,741 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Nail in tyre

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front and rear brakes beginning to bind ( not evident on roller brake test).

front brake hoses slightly tight

Pass 10 Oct 2015 22,037 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.2.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 22,037 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain rivet link not fully fitted (6.2.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.2.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 22,026 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks wont return (6.2.1f)

front flexy brake hose tight

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2014 21,244 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 21,241 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 16,524 miles

All brakes need cleaning

Drive chain needs oil and adjustment

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 16,524 miles

All brakes need cleaning

Drive chain needs oil and adjustment

Pass 10 Aug 2012 15,788 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,348 miles

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 13,942 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 7,759 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 5,972 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R85 GMW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 R85 GMW, 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 R85 GMW registered?

R85 GMW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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