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R879 WCS

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,479 mi
Last recorded31,479 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 WCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 31,479 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,404 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,181 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 31,181 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,995 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 30,991 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,662 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 30,200 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,940 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 29,940 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,862 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 27,862 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 23,264 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 23,264 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 22,164 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,164 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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R879 WCS is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R879 WCS, 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 R879 WCS registered?

R879 WCS is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R879 WCS shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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