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R135 HVW

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,466 mi
Last recorded97,466 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 HVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 97,466 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 97,108 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 96,588 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,140 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,297 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 91,791 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 87,950 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,074 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 84,074 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 79,683 miles

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

forks slightly stiff.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 79,683 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

front forks stiff,oil leak from oil cooler area

Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,770 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,848 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 6,672 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,398 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,619 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 57,619 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,948 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,590 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 39,093 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,340 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 26,672 miles

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

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

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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R135 HVW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R135 HVW, 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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What year was R135 HVW registered?

R135 HVW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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