MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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
Front oil pipe corroded.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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)
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)
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)
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)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?
Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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