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R209 COU

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,441 mi
Last recorded25,441 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 COU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 25,441 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 25,440 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 23,722 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 23,713 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 21,861 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 21,850 miles

ALL LIGHTS TAPED OVER

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

OFFSIDE FORK DUST SEAL VERY CORRODED

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 21,850 miles

ALL LIGHTS TAPED OVER

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

OFFSIDE FORK DUST SEAL VERY CORRODED

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements NOT FULL SIZE(PROVIDED FULL SIZE TO BE ATTACHED AT TIME OF TEST) (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly STICKING (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 21,810 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 18,246 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 17,823 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 May 2016 17,823 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. have not got full travel....too much oil ? (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 16,115 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 13,199 miles

Engine idle speed adjusted during test (Too high)

Front tyre pressure adjusted during test (Too low)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test shows front brake slightly binding

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 13,028 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 12,536 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 12,046 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 11,157 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 10,311 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 9,765 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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R209 COU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R209 COU, 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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R209 COU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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