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R209 YLC

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,898 mi
Last recorded22,898 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 YLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 22,898 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2026 22,898 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right mask fitted as for beam kick-up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 21,435 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre valve excessively deteriorated..

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 53,194 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 52,198 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit all pads low (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 52,100 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 51,965 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,282 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,102 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 51,009 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,884 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,467 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,023 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 49,841 miles

slight oil leak from oil cooler

Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,764 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,547 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,547 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 39,188 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,268 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 37,268 miles

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

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 YLC is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R209 YLC, 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 R209 YLC registered?

R209 YLC is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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