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R986 SET

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,903 mi
Last recorded23,903 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 SET
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,903 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,067 miles

Front Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 23,067 miles

Front Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 22,277 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,401 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 21,394 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,377 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 14,544 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 14,012 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
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R986 SET is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange 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 R986 SET, 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 R986 SET registered?

R986 SET is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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