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R140 MNV

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

25,377 mi
Last recorded25,377 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 MNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 25,377 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 25,283 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 May 2021 25,233 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Dog Leg Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 25,049 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 24,802 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 24,707 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play Dog Leg (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 Jun 2017 24,707 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play Dog Leg (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2016 24,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 24,586 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 24,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 24,242 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 24,128 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,704 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 23,681 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

slight brake bind at rear brake

Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,451 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 22,885 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 22,885 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 22,151 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,017 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,932 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 19,932 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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R140 MNV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 R140 MNV, 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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R140 MNV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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