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R866 YDA

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

61,014 mi
Last recorded61,014 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 YDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 61,014 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The Fuel Tank Is Rusty. But NOT leaking

Fail 16 May 2025 61,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The Fuel Tank Is Rusty. But NOT Leaking

Pass 14 Jun 2024 59,227 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2023 57,477 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 57,477 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 53,931 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 53,187 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 50,132 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 45,796 miles

long fork travel / slightly reduced damping

Fail 20 Apr 2019 45,710 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated covered in fork oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,256 miles

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

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

slight binding rear brake

Pass 28 Jun 2014 38,739 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 31 May 2013 37,635 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 37,635 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,565 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,587 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 32,822 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,822 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 31,237 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 31,237 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 30,143 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

number plate light not working

Fail 22 Mar 2008 30,143 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

number plate light not working

Pass 31 Mar 2007 29,842 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 26,028 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 YDA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YDA, 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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R866 YDA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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