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R149 PNL

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,768 mi
Last recorded31,768 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 PNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 31,768 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 29,412 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 26,706 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 24,478 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 22,613 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 22,551 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 18,205 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2019 18,205 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 May 2018 18,089 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 17,648 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 16,470 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 16,470 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 13,260 miles

front suspension soft

Pass 14 Sep 2013 9,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 6,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 6,459 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear tyre flat

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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R149 PNL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R149 PNL, 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 R149 PNL registered?

R149 PNL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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