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R878 KNR

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,391 mi
Last recorded48,391 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 KNR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 48,391 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 44,050 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 41,418 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

head lamp has a slight bluish tinge rear tyre has chain wax on it

Pass 24 Mar 2023 37,163 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 36,186 miles

Rear tyre appears over inflated

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 36,168 miles

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

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear tyre appears over inflated

Pass 6 Mar 2020 36,141 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 36,032 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 35,999 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,950 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,843 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,757 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,643 miles

rear pads getting thin

rear tyre profile incorrect

Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,548 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,475 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,450 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,095 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,204 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,979 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2008 27,974 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,955 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,254 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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R878 KNR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R878 KNR, 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 R878 KNR registered?

R878 KNR is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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