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R915 FDE

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

36,723 mi
Last recorded36,723 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 FDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 36,723 miles

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

rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 14 Oct 2016 36,626 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,349 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 29,349 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 28,936 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 28,936 miles

clutch operation heavy possible,cable required.

Fail 15 Dec 2012 27,347 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 27,347 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,688 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 24,876 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,876 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 24,652 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,652 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 26 May 2009 19,632 miles

Front Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 19,632 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 18,972 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,713 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2007 18,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,289 miles

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

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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R915 FDE is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R915 FDE, 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 R915 FDE registered?

R915 FDE is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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