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R86 NWN

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,271 mi
Last recorded24,271 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 NWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 24,271 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 24,271 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 21,163 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 21,163 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 23,512 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,790 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 14,763 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 13,931 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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R86 NWN is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R86 NWN, 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 R86 NWN registered?

R86 NWN is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R86 NWN safe to buy?

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