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R223 MNV

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,718 mi
Last recorded40,718 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 MNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 40,718 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 40,685 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 40,469 miles

flash rate slightly to fast

gear lever pivot worn

headbearings slightly notchy and tight

headlight not working on dipped beam

Pass 25 Apr 2017 40,144 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2016 39,550 miles

headbearings slightly notchy

rear brake disc slightly worn

Fail 12 May 2015 38,902 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 38,902 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 1 May 2012 37,513 miles

Chain guard missing

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Slight bind to front brake

Slightly more travel than normal at rear brake

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 37,513 miles

Chain guard missing

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Slight bind to front brake

Slightly more travel than normal at rear brake

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,683 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Slight bind to front brake

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 36,683 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Slight bind to front brake

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 35,492 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

No number plate lamp fitted

Slight bind to front brake

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 35,466 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brakes binding slightly

No number plate lamp fitted

RH front position lamp not working

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,629 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

No number plate lamp fitted

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,769 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

front brake lines slightly tight at full suspention travel

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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R223 MNV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R223 MNV, 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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R223 MNV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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