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R205 GWW

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

42,115 mi
Last recorded42,115 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 GWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 42,115 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 42,115 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 41,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d))

Pass 8 May 2024 39,208 miles

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

front tyre unevenly worn, perished and split

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 4 Apr 2023 39,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 36,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 36,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 33,217 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 33,217 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 31,429 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged front tyre valve perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 24,637 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 May 2017 14,327 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 13,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 13,897 miles

advise fork dust seals perishing on offside and nearside.

Pass 20 Jul 2013 13,713 miles

Nearside and offside fork dust seals perished.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 13,004 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 10,676 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 10,109 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 9,546 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 8,860 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 7,973 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 7,572 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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R205 GWW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 R205 GWW, 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 R205 GWW registered?

R205 GWW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R205 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 GWW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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