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R902 ETU

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,386 mi
Last recorded68,386 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 ETU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2013 68,386 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

speedometer mount worn causing movement

Pass 12 Sep 2013 68,386 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

speedometer mount worn causing movement

Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,368 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 53,464 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 53,432 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,511 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 47,412 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 37,724 miles

Rev counter insecure

Fail 21 May 2007 37,724 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rev counter insecure

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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R902 ETU is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R902 ETU, 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 R902 ETU registered?

R902 ETU is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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