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R176 KAV

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,105 mi
Last recorded95,105 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 KAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 95,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 93,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 93,078 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 93,078 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 91,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 89,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 87,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 87,996 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 87,255 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 85,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,735 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front brakes binding slightly but can still be turned by hand

Pass 6 Oct 2016 77,476 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,892 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 68,674 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 68,674 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 62,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

gear linkage locking nut loose

Fail 17 Jun 2013 62,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

gear linkage locking nut loose

Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,109 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,389 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 47,296 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,579 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 31,051 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 31,051 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,638 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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R176 KAV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R176 KAV, 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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R176 KAV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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