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R224 ALH

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,925 mi
Last recorded78,925 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 ALH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 78,925 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 77,847 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 77,821 miles

Fuel pipe leaking from fuel tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil leak

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 77,408 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 77,408 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 77,139 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 76,859 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2021 76,008 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 75,177 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 74,472 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 71,913 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,363 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,321 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 65,910 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,108 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

dent in frame n/s

Pass 30 May 2013 62,149 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

dent in frame o/s top tube

Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,937 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front fork seals getting poor

Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,034 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,803 miles

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

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

damage to frame n/s front

drive chain dry

Fail 20 Apr 2010 58,766 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,909 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jan 2008 56,284 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 48,999 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 48,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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R224 ALH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R224 ALH, 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 R224 ALH registered?

R224 ALH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is R224 ALH safe to buy?

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