MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,223 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear tyre has damage/repair
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
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)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R228 HMW registered?
R228 HMW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 2 February 1998.
Is R228 HMW safe to buy?
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