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R861 GHR

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

21,782 mi
Last recorded21,782 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 GHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 21,782 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 21,771 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 21,637 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 21,633 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 21,015 miles

advise both oil cooler pipes cracked

Fail 22 May 2009 20,956 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

advise both oil cooler pipes cracked

Pass 30 May 2008 20,418 miles

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

no/plate light not working

slight dragging on front brake

Fail 20 May 2008 20,413 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

no/plate light not working

slight dragging on front brake

Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,175 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R861 GHR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R861 GHR, 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 R861 GHR registered?

R861 GHR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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