MOT Status
ValidMileage
32,814 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
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))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Nail in tyre
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Nail in tyre
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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 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
front brake binding slightly
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
front brake binding slightly
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))
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))
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
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
Offside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.2.3a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
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)
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
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)
All brakes need cleaning
Drive chain needs oil and adjustment
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
All brakes need cleaning
Drive chain needs oil and adjustment
Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R85 GMW safe to buy?
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