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R905 OCK

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,388 mi
Last recorded25,388 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 OCK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 25,388 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 25,388 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 25,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2022 25,344 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front headstock and rear swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak of engine

Pass 30 Apr 2019 24,533 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 24,533 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 21,994 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 21,994 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 21,049 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 21,049 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 19,472 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 19,472 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 19,027 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 19,027 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 18,959 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 18,563 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 18,341 miles

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

Rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2010 18,066 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 18,066 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,347 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,337 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 30,337 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,661 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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R905 OCK is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OCK, 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 OCK registered?

R905 OCK is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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