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R889 RAU

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,066 mi
Last recorded48,066 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 RAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 48,066 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 42,475 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 36,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

n/s headlamp masked off

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

n/s headlamp masked off

Pass 24 May 2014 35,231 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,742 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,976 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 31,973 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,056 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 21,056 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 29 May 2008 18,454 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 17,294 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 14,031 miles

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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R889 RAU 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 78.6%.

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 R889 RAU, 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 R889 RAU registered?

R889 RAU is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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