MOT Status
ValidMileage
34,918 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Front linkage bush. (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Sprocket carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Front brake light control loose. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too far to the right beam kick up. (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp not working rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride pillion peg (6.2.1h)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Nearside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)
Offside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
rear hugger slightly insecure.
How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600 W?
Based on 2,245 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R225 VFJ is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 22,194 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 Gsf 600 W fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R225 VFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Gsf 600 W typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 600 W is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R225 VFJ?
You can check the full history of R225 VFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R225 VFJ registered?
R225 VFJ is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W, first registered on 16 April 1998.
Is R225 VFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R225 VFJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R225 VFJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R225 VFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.