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R861 RAU

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,344 mi
Last recorded51,344 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 RAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 51,344 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 47,753 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 46,685 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 46,081 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 46,076 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 45,743 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 45,741 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2015 45,648 miles

chain worn

Pass 9 Aug 2014 42,324 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,441 miles

advise, non std exhaust silencer fitted without baffle. not marked not for road use.

Fail 10 Aug 2013 38,267 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

advise, non std exhaust silencer fitted without baffle. not marked not for road use.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 32,779 miles

The following items are at least partially insecure 1 Fuel tank 2 rear mudgurd assembley 3 Silencer 4 O/S riders foot rest 5 Gear change linkage

Pass 13 Aug 2011 29,506 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 29,506 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 27,152 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2010 27,152 miles

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

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

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2009 24,192 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 23,784 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,187 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,314 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,898 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 17,898 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,630 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
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R861 RAU is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RAU, 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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R861 RAU is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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