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R905 EYJ

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,454 mi
Last recorded52,454 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 EYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 52,454 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 50,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 47,575 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 45,018 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 42,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 39,727 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 37,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 31,859 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 24,970 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 21,119 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 18,607 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,675 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,528 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 11,102 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 9,779 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 9,779 miles

Offside Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 7,464 miles

both tyres on limit

Pass 27 Feb 2007 5,101 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 4,882 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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R905 EYJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R905 EYJ, 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 R905 EYJ registered?

R905 EYJ is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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