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R229 OAY

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

61,256 mi
Last recorded61,256 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 OAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 61,256 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 61,256 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 57,057 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 56,939 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn Slight play in floating disc mount bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn Slight play in floating disc mount bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Offside Oil cooler pipe is leaking at connection to cooler

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,259 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 54,192 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 31,052 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 31,052 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,052 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,893 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 28,893 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 11 May 2011 28,081 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 26,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2010 26,909 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,560 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 26,560 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 18,034 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 17,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R229 OAY is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R229 OAY, 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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R229 OAY is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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