CarVerify

Free Car Check

R178 PGC

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

43,330 mi
Last recorded43,330 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 PGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 43,330 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 41,833 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 38,863 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 38,769 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively front brakes binding slightly on roller & floor test (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light scoring to rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 38,007 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,329 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Slight oil leak from oil cooler

Pass 3 Mar 2020 37,156 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,738 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 35,738 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 35,136 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,473 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 32,085 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 31,323 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 30,470 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 29,516 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 28,252 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2010 28,252 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 26,915 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 8 May 2009 26,915 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 25,821 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 24,361 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 24,214 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R178 PGC is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R178 PGC?

You can check the full history of R178 PGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R178 PGC registered?

R178 PGC is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R178 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R178 PGC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R178 PGC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R178 PGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.