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R897 ODV

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,936 mi
Last recorded35,936 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 ODV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,936 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 35,936 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,264 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 32,104 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 32,104 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,103 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 29,103 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 26,565 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 26,559 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,425 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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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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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