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1997 Suzuki GSF600 0.6L Petrol · R154 BBU

R154 BBU

1997 Suzuki GSF600 (0.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 23,002 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
SUZUKI GSF600
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
23,002 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.6L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
599cc
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R154 BBU Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
  • 23,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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R154 BBU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Nov 2026, 07:35
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Gsf600 (R154 BBU) between July 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

R154 BBU Mileage History

  1. 25/07/200614,179 mi
  2. 28/07/200716,066 mi+1,887 mi
  3. 28/07/200716,066 mi
  4. 28/07/200817,669 mi+1,603 mi
  5. 21/05/201018,370 mi+701 mi
  6. 12/06/201420,737 mi+2,367 mi
  7. 04/08/201521,223 mi+486 mi
  8. 10/08/201621,708 mi+485 mi
  9. 19/05/202522,123 mi+415 mi
  10. 07/05/202623,002 mi+879 mi

Average of roughly 446 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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