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R85 YDX

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,364 mi
Last recorded53,364 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 YDX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 53,364 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 53,358 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 53,352 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 53,255 miles

Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Fail 7 May 2016 53,255 miles

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

Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 53,142 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2014 51,183 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 50,555 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 50,555 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 50,538 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 47,984 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 47,984 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,312 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 38,203 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,378 miles

exhaust system corroding

rear brake disc scored slightly

Fail 20 Apr 2010 32,280 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

exhaust system corroding

rear brake disc scored slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,299 miles

clutch cable slightly stiff in operation

front brakes binding slightly

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Feb 2008 21,600 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 21,600 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 16,924 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 15,071 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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R85 YDX is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YDX, 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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R85 YDX is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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