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R85 GRL

2002 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

34,838 mi
Last recorded34,838 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF60017,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 GRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2008 34,838 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 31,701 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 31,699 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 22,935 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 22,905 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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R85 GRL is a 2002 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 17,686 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 GRL, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R85 GRL registered?

R85 GRL is a 2002 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is R85 GRL safe to buy?

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