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R905 FGC

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

14,481 mi
Last recorded14,481 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 FGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 14,481 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 14,481 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 13,193 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 12,237 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 12,222 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 12,222 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 12,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 11,387 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 11,002 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 10,994 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 9,993 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 8,985 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 7,392 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 7,392 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 6,667 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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R905 FGC is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange 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 R905 FGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R905 FGC registered?

R905 FGC is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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