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R178 MNV

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

47,016 mi
Last recorded47,016 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 MNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 47,016 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 47,008 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 45,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,924 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 44,798 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 43,561 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 40,586 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 39,279 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 32,700 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 32,197 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 31,926 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 28,339 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,302 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,136 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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R178 MNV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 R178 MNV, 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 R178 MNV registered?

R178 MNV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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