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R178 RNK

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,820 mi
Last recorded19,820 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 RNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,820 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 19,820 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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 8 Mar 2010 16,530 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 14,495 miles

no chain gaurd

Fail 28 Feb 2009 14,032 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

no chain gaurd

Pass 28 Feb 2008 12,946 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,946 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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R178 RNK is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R178 RNK, 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 RNK registered?

R178 RNK is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R178 RNK safe to buy?

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