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R158 NVT

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,193 mi
Last recorded47,193 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 NVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 47,193 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 47,187 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2016 46,989 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 454,194 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,637 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,217 miles

twin headlights fitted only one illuminates

Fail 14 Sep 2011 42,217 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

twin headlights fitted only one illuminates

Fail 25 Jun 2010

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,234 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,669 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,911 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 NVT is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R158 NVT, 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 R158 NVT registered?

R158 NVT is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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