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R997 RDM

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,833 mi
Last recorded45,833 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 RDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 45,833 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 45,833 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 45,142 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 44,533 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 44,533 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,950 miles

Front oil pipe corroded.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,818 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 41,818 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 40,822 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 40,822 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,691 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 38,691 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 37,389 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 37,389 miles

Centre Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 35,825 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 35,825 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 34,204 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 4,076 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 4,076 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 4 Oct 2008 31,434 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 29,633 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,106 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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R997 RDM is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R997 RDM, 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 R997 RDM registered?

R997 RDM is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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