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R893 BOT

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,646 mi
Last recorded50,646 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 BOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 50,646 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,756 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 46,756 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,728 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 45,728 miles

Front 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))

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 41,821 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 41,821 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 36,602 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 34,501 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 34,501 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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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R893 BOT is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R893 BOT, 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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R893 BOT is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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