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R994 SWA

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,315 mi
Last recorded16,315 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 SWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 16,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear tyre has perished on sidewalls

Fail 20 Feb 2025 16,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyre has perished on sidewalls

Pass 2 Jun 2012 16,010 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 15,489 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 15,297 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 15,289 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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R994 SWA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R994 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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How do I check the history of R994 SWA?

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What year was R994 SWA registered?

R994 SWA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R994 SWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R994 SWA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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