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R903 MDP

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

60,963 mi
Last recorded60,963 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 MDP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 60,963 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 60,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 58,423 miles

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

small oil leak from front lower of engine. possible oil filter seal.

Pass 5 May 2020 57,400 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2020 57,377 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2019 54,803 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 4 May 2019 54,075 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Upper Fork yoke insecure Main bolt (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Upper Fork yoke insecure Main nut (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,938 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 47,534 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Indicators flashing fast but within limits

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,651 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 May 2014 40,261 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 40,261 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 39,986 miles

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

lower engine mounting bolts missing

Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 39,345 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 38,441 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,357 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 37,357 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,933 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 35,933 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,125 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 30,138 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,941 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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R903 MDP is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R903 MDP, 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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R903 MDP is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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