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R179 NTO

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,620 mi
Last recorded58,620 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 NTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 58,620 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 57,061 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 57,061 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 55,642 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 54,393 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 53,607 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 53,001 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 52,631 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 51,633 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 50,531 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,182 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,384 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 43,251 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 40,342 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 40,342 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,348 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 36,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,802 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 31,802 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,556 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,067 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,533 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,895 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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R179 NTO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R179 NTO, 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 R179 NTO registered?

R179 NTO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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