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R993 SWA

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

35,655 mi
Last recorded35,655 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 SWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 35,655 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 35,655 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 32,873 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 32,781 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 31,110 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 31,110 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 30,544 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 29,967 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 29,959 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 27,779 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 27,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 25,857 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 25,857 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 22,557 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 21,577 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 21,577 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 17,369 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 17,369 miles

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 May 2008 13,697 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 12,341 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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R993 SWA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R993 SWA, 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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R993 SWA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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