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R143 CVG

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,129 mi
Last recorded27,129 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 CVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 27,129 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 26,849 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 24,753 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 24,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,048 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyre sidewalls badly cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2011 23,048 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyre sidewalls badly cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2010 20,225 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,317 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

front tyre , tread area has superfisual cracking .

Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,212 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

petrol tank , front rubber missing .

Pass 27 Apr 2007 17,816 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 17,816 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

slight binding on front brake .

Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,959 miles

SLIGHT PLAY ON SWINGARM BUSH'S .

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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R143 CVG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R143 CVG, 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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R143 CVG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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