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R221 HWY

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,103 mi
Last recorded14,103 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 HWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 14,103 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 14,063 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 14,006 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 13,993 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 13,916 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 13,916 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 13,827 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 13,650 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 13,650 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 13,549 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 13,489 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

noisy front drive sprocket slincer fitted may attract police attentshion

Pass 12 May 2009 13,292 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 12,063 miles

silencer may attract police attention number plate may attract police attention

Fail 8 Apr 2008 12,063 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

silencer may attract police attention number plate may attract police attention

Pass 30 Mar 2007 10,759 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 9,612 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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R221 HWY is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R221 HWY, 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 R221 HWY registered?

R221 HWY is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R221 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 HWY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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