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R174 FGP

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,038 mi
Last recorded4,038 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 FGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 4,038 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 387 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 24,808 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 24,808 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 24,454 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 24,454 miles

Nearside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Incorrect bolt fitted with locknut not reaching thread #DANGEROUS# (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 24,328 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. out to the offside (2.5.1)

rear shock absorber has slight reduced damping effect

Pass 8 Jun 2016 24,251 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 24,251 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,042 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,409 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,036 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,719 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 41,707 miles

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

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

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 40,343 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

head light flashes when clutch is used

Pass 8 Aug 2009 40,343 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

head light flashes when clutch is used

Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,538 miles

1 exhaust header bolts missing

Exhaust collector repaired

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,473 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 38,473 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 37,881 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 37,881 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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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R174 FGP is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R174 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 R174 FGP registered?

R174 FGP is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R174 FGP safe to buy?

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