MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,671 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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
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
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)
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
front brake binding
Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
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
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)
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 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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