MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,936 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R897 ODV is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 ODV, 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 ODV registered?
R897 ODV is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R897 ODV safe to buy?
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