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R158 FCA

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,247 mi
Last recorded38,247 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 FCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 38,247 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front tyre worn uneven

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 37,568 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 37,560 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 36,576 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 36,576 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 35,386 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 34,856 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 33,389 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 31,975 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,781 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 29,768 miles

Central Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,242 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 26,763 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 26,455 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,880 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 25,504 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,600 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,555 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,240 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 22,685 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 19,596 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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R158 FCA is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R158 FCA, 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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R158 FCA is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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