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R191 FBU

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,107 mi
Last recorded33,107 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 FBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,107 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,360 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

Main stand bump stop missing.

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2010 30,347 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Chain guard missing

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Front brake switch wiring insecure.

Front speedo cable guide loose.

Gear lever loose on splines.

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Main stand bump stop missing.

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,370 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 20,871 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 19,741 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 19,722 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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R191 FBU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black 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 R191 FBU, 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 R191 FBU registered?

R191 FBU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R191 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 FBU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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