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R936 YDX

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,815 mi
Last recorded36,815 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 YDX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 36,815 miles

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

Front Tire 10 years old.

Rear Tyre 10 years old.

Pass 25 Feb 2022 36,772 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Complete suspension linkage bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm pivot bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 36,705 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

a lot of travel on rear brake

Pass 17 Jul 2020 36,595 miles

a lot of travel on rear brake

Pass 26 Jul 2019 36,427 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 35,950 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,328 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 33,061 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 30,930 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,573 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 30,305 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,057 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 30,048 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear 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)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 30,048 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)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 26,716 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,308 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 23,302 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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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R936 YDX is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R936 YDX, 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 R936 YDX registered?

R936 YDX is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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