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R152 OTT

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,557 mi
Last recorded40,557 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 OTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 40,557 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 40,557 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 40,391 miles

Nearside Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Slight bind brake

Pass 27 Jan 2022 39,894 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 39,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 39,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 39,196 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Slight bind brake

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 38,485 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 38,485 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,903 miles

slight bind on rear wheel

Fail 4 Sep 2017 37,901 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

slight bind on rear wheel

Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,434 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear brake slight bind

Fail 9 Aug 2016 37,430 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear brake slight bind

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

number plate light not working

Pass 7 Aug 2015 37,397 miles

Front Upper front forks have slight pitting

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 37,397 miles

Front Upper front forks have slight pitting

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,778 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 35,771 miles

Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,770 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 33,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

clutch lever/cable stiff to operate

Pass 27 Feb 2010 31,715 miles

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 27 Feb 2010 31,715 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 Mar 2009 29,848 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 29,820 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2008 28,309 miles

front brakes slightly sticking / binding

Pass 3 Mar 2007 26,559 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 4 Mar 2006 24,972 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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R152 OTT is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 R152 OTT, 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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R152 OTT is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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