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R998 VRD

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

45,278 mi
Last recorded45,278 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 VRD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2018 45,278 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected steering very stiff (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

exhaust slightly niosy

chain to tight

Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,243 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brakes binding slightly

too much oil in front forks

Fail 6 Jun 2017 45,243 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,116 miles

front tyre wearing unevenly

too much oil in front forks reduceing suspension travel

Fail 30 Apr 2008 44,404 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,404 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Pass 1 May 2007 39,712 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 39,698 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,065 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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R998 VRD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R998 VRD, 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 R998 VRD registered?

R998 VRD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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