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R225 MRH

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

44,479 mi
Last recorded44,479 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 MRH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 44,479 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 44,479 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 44,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 44,478 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre Deflated

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

Pass 7 May 2020 44,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 May 2020 44,370 miles

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

Front Brake component insecure Master Cylinder Cap (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 44,186 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 44,186 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,716 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 42,769 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 42,769 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 41,225 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 41,213 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,422 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 37,747 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front sprocket possibly worn

Pass 5 May 2010 31,115 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 29,109 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 25,822 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 25,822 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 21,806 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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R225 MRH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MRH, 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 MRH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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