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R172 FGP

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,138 mi
Last recorded25,138 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 FGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 27,577 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,158 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 26,140 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,667 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 13,442 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 8,791 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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R172 FGP is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R172 FGP, 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 R172 FGP registered?

R172 FGP is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 21 July 1998.

Is R172 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 FGP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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