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R891 BUA

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,611 mi
Last recorded94,611 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 BUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 94,611 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 88,800 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 88,793 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 84,643 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 81,352 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 81,014 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 78,783 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 75,424 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 73,831 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,370 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,146 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 70,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,036 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,364 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 63,872 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 61,139 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 56,523 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 51,135 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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R891 BUA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R891 BUA, 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 R891 BUA registered?

R891 BUA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R891 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R891 BUA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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