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R161 PFJ

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,638 mi
Last recorded47,638 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 PFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 47,638 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 47,363 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame and swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,260 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front right hand inner (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,184 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 44,045 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,403 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,957 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 39,561 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 39,561 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,389 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,656 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,055 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 34,447 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,447 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,173 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 31,190 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 30,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

speedometer not illuminated

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 9 May 2006 30,952 miles

Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

handle bars not mounted central

speedometer not illuminated

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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R161 PFJ is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R161 PFJ, 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 R161 PFJ registered?

R161 PFJ is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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