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R875 TKL

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

211 mi
Last recorded211 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 TKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 211 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy [at time of testing] (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect front forks showing signs of wear [weak] (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively rear lower suspension arm showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 52,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 52,625 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,625 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 52,623 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 52,583 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 52,583 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,418 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,179 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,006 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 50,677 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,136 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

slight freeplay in steering head bearings/fork bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,821 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,579 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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R875 TKL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R875 TKL, 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 R875 TKL registered?

R875 TKL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R875 TKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R875 TKL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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