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R976 YFL

1997 Suzuki GSX600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,963 mi
Last recorded37,963 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSX60022,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 YFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2017 37,963 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tire wall perished & split. (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tire wall perished and split (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,301 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 35,921 miles

N/s/front handle bar slightly bent

Fail 12 Dec 2013 35,921 miles

N/s/front handle bar slightly bent

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,795 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 32,624 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,320 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 31,317 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,848 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 29,834 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 23,240 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,082 miles

rear tyre on limit

Pass 23 May 2006 17,925 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX600?

Based on 37,350 MOT tests across 4,180 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
807
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 823
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 663
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 554
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 291
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R976 YFL is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 22,653 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 GSX600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 823 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R976 YFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX600 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R976 YFL registered?

R976 YFL is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 7 September 1997.

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