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R171 PGC

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

50,623 mi
Last recorded50,623 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 PGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 50,623 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,332 miles

nearside front and rear indicators dull

Fail 21 Jul 2015 50,329 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))

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

nearside front and rear indicators dull

Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,973 miles

rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 5 Jul 2014 49,973 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

rear hugger insecure

Fail 29 May 2014 49,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

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

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

chain is very dry and rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2013 47,826 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 46,193 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 46,193 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

oil cooler pipe starting to leak

Pass 23 Apr 2011 40,446 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,302 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 39,301 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 35,209 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 35,209 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 30,288 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 30,285 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,281 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 26,281 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 24,053 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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R171 PGC is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R171 PGC, 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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R171 PGC is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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