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R226 ALH

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,611 mi
Last recorded18,611 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 ALH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 18,611 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 14,530 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 14,137 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 14,097 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 12,803 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 7,893 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 4,571 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
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R226 ALH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R226 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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How do I check the history of R226 ALH?

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What year was R226 ALH registered?

R226 ALH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R226 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 ALH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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