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R118 TKX

1998 Suzuki Gsf 600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,625 mi
Last recorded48,625 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf 60024,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 TKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 48,625 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 48,611 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 48,371 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,296 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 48,243 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,143 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 39,932 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 39,932 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 28,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 26 Mar 2009 25,068 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 25,068 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,353 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,033 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 17,002 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 12,318 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
810
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 14
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R118 TKX is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 24,019 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsf 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R118 TKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R118 TKX is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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