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R225 COU

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

48,050 mi
Last recorded48,050 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 COU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 48,050 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 48,050 miles

Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 48,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 48,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 47,760 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 47,759 miles

Front Brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing correctly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front switch gear to handle bar loose

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 47,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 44,238 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 38,941 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

slight oil leak on oil cooler

Pass 10 Feb 2016 36,618 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive bottom shocker bush slightly worn (2.4.B.4)

slight oil leak from oil cooler pipe

Pass 16 Jan 2015 35,763 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 35,763 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear brake sticking on slightly.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 35,587 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,895 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,810 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,024 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,451 miles

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 23 Sep 2008 26,715 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 26,715 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 26,664 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 26,345 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 26,345 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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R225 COU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R225 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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R225 COU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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