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R929 RDV

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Turquoise Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

35,801 mi
Last recorded35,801 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 RDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 35,801 miles

Central Front Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Central Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swingingarm has surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 35,650 miles

Central Front Outer Handlebar slightly corroded Handlebars have surface ccorrosion. (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm has surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Oil cooler pipe has surface corrosion.

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

Offside Front Upper Oil cooler pipe has surface corrosion.

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust has surface corrosion where muffler joins main pipe.

Pass 4 Nov 2023 35,452 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 35,011 miles

Central Front Upper Riders seat is torn but not affecting integrity of unit.

Central Rear Outer Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Swingingarm has surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc bobbins have surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc bobbins have surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Torsion arm has surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 34,722 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame has several areas of surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Seat has slight damage but not affecting integrity of component.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has slight surface corrosion where main down pipes meet silencer.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 34,351 miles

Central Front Seat has slight damage but not affecting integrity of seat.

Central Front Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame has surface corrosion below steering head. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Torsion arm has surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 34,245 miles

Central Front Riders seat has slight tear at front side.

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

Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Master cylinder brake fluid near lower level.

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 33,447 miles

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

Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 33,447 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil below minimum

Pass 30 Oct 2017 32,200 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre sidewall cracking

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

frame has slight corrosion in places

headlight bracket slightly corroded

lower yoke corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 32,200 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre sidewall cracking

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

frame has slight corrosion in places

headlight bracket slightly corroded

lower yoke corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 30,869 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded rear brake reaction bar (3.1.5)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Dust seals (2.3.1)

Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Front central frame tube (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Headlight support bracket (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swinging arm (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear tyre has cracking on sidewalls

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 30,869 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Brake component is slightly corroded rear brake reaction bar (3.1.5)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Dust seals (2.3.1)

Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Front central frame tube (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Headlight support bracket (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swinging arm (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear tyre has cracking on sidewalls

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 29,641 miles

Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Dust seals (2.3.1)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Yoke (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swinging arm (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Brake torsion arm (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2015 29,636 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Dust seals (2.3.1)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Yoke (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swinging arm (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Brake torsion arm (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2014 28,680 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

dust seals slightly corroded

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 17 Oct 2013 28,157 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 28,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,893 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 27,881 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 27,446 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 27,446 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 25,944 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 24,902 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

NO:PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,448 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,249 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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R929 RDV is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Turquoise with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R929 RDV, 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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R929 RDV is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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