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R169 FOT

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,316 mi
Last recorded28,316 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 FOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,316 miles

R/h fork seal leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2012 28,042 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,739 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 May 2009 26,743 miles

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 12 May 2009 26,740 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

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

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 25,228 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 25,228 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,691 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 23,691 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,212 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
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R169 FOT is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R169 FOT, 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 R169 FOT registered?

R169 FOT is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 4 July 1998.

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