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R916 KRG

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,073 mi
Last recorded29,073 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 KRG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 29,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 29,072 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 28,249 miles

daytime test only not to be used in times of darkness or in times of bad visabilty

Fail 13 Aug 2015 28,249 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 24,986 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2013 24,683 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 7 May 2008 27,361 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 17,869 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 16,908 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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R916 KRG is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R916 KRG, 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 R916 KRG registered?

R916 KRG is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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