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R144 BEY

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,231 mi
Last recorded58,231 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 BEY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,231 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 58,231 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 58,225 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

foot rest missing at rear but handrails fitted to seat frame 6.2 of testing guide

Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,145 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

clutch level pivot worn

gear linkage pivots worn

Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,021 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 48,968 miles

repair mark centre of rear tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2010 48,968 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

repair mark centre of rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2009 45,284 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 45,258 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,234 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,069 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 37,069 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 31,376 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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R144 BEY is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R144 BEY, 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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R144 BEY is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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