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R228 HMW

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,223 mi
Last recorded34,223 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 HMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 34,223 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2024 34,223 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 28,892 miles

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

Rear tyre has damage/repair

Pass 14 Jun 2017 24,795 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 23,233 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 23,233 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 23,165 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Front Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 22,517 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 23,124 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 23,124 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,435 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,204 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 20,191 miles

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

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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R228 HMW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R228 HMW, 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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R228 HMW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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