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R89 JGC

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,337 mi
Last recorded67,337 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 JGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2024 67,337 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

belly pan insecure , hits front wheel under breaking

Pass 16 Jul 2021 67,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 67,335 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 67,294 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 52,178 miles

fuel cap seal is starting to perish

Pass 9 May 2015 48,051 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,250 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,151 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 41,322 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

number plate light not working.

Pass 3 May 2011 38,208 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 37,261 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 34,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 33,869 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 33,059 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 33,059 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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R89 JGC is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R89 JGC, 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 R89 JGC registered?

R89 JGC is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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