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R189 PGC

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,999 mi
Last recorded45,999 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 PGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 45,999 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 45,557 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 45,557 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 41,510 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 41,510 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 38,456 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,257 miles

Fork dust seal perished

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 34,256 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Fork dust seal perished

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 29,405 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 29,405 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2012 27,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,990 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 25,122 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,072 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 24,072 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,790 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 20,944 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 19,632 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 19,587 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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R189 PGC is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R189 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.

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R189 PGC is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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