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R189 YLK

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,861 mi
Last recorded13,861 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 YLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2026 13,861 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 13,855 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 13,843 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 13,687 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 13,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,142 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 12,010 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,131 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 10,161 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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R189 YLK is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YLK, 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 R189 YLK registered?

R189 YLK is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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