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R131 TFL

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,456 mi
Last recorded51,456 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 TFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 51,456 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 49,144 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 49,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 47,193 miles

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

Side stand in operation

Pass 14 Nov 2022 46,383 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 46,383 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 45,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 26 Aug 2020 43,803 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 43,803 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 41,049 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,489 miles

Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 38,489 miles

Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 35,803 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 33,503 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

drive chain has tight spot

Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,667 miles

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

Number plate Light Not Working

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,119 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 20,032 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 15,252 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 13,945 miles

drive chain slack

rear tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 21 May 2009 13,660 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 13,226 miles

1.slight front brake bind

Pass 29 May 2007 12,477 miles

slight front brake bind

Pass 16 May 2006 10,844 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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R131 TFL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 24,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R131 TFL, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R131 TFL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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