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R151 DMY

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

8,849 mi
Last recorded8,849 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 DMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 8,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 7,795 miles

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

Rear Lower Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake pivot worn

Pass 20 Jun 2019 2,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 2,608 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 98,916 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 90,936 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 18 Nov 2016 90,936 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Throttle operating incorrectly too slow to return (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jul 2015 78,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,429 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 75,261 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,748 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 68,748 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 62,205 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 62,205 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 61,487 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 60,582 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 60,038 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 58,313 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 57,230 miles

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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R151 DMY is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R151 DMY, 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 R151 DMY registered?

R151 DMY is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 3 January 1998.

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