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R897 EFA

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,360 mi
Last recorded24,360 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 EFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 24,360 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 24,360 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2015 24,175 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 23,062 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,062 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,831 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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R897 EFA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R897 EFA, 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 R897 EFA registered?

R897 EFA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R897 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R897 EFA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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