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R228 WSL

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,671 mi
Last recorded33,671 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 WSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 33,671 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 33,671 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 33,430 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 33,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,933 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 302,510 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Swinging arm, rear brake torque arm and frame front cross brace heavily corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 30,510 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Oil leak

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Swinging arm, rear brake torque arm and frame front cross brace heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 25,660 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,766 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,430 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 23,430 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)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,687 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 26 May 2010 22,660 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 May 2009 18,549 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front brake binding

Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,680 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 15,680 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 15,667 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Lower Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

distance between indicators incorrect

Pass 24 Feb 2007 11,687 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 11,681 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 7,336 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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R228 WSL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WSL, 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 WSL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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