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R866 EHU

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

31,346 mi
Last recorded31,346 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 EHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 31,346 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 31,346 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 27,011 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,493 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 25,333 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 25,333 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 23,894 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 23,894 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 20,908 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 18,915 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 18,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch cable stiff

Fail 14 Aug 2006 17,661 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 17,661 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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R866 EHU is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R866 EHU, 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 R866 EHU registered?

R866 EHU is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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