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R231 XKU

1998 Suzuki GSX600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,951 mi
Last recorded43,951 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSX60023,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 XKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 43,951 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 43,467 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre screw in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 41,349 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 41,349 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 39,830 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 38,944 miles

Rear CHAIN GUARD MISSING

Fail 29 Apr 2017 38,945 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component loose FORK BRACE IS LOOSE AND HAS A SCREW MISSING (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside NEEDS TAPEING (1.6)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement NO BORDER (6.3.4g)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear CHAIN GUARD MISSING

Pass 10 May 2016 38,497 miles

Centre Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Centre Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 38,450 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 38,378 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 38,026 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake lever has excessine travel but does not come back to handlebar before front wheel locks.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,589 miles

Front brake lever has excessive travel,but does not come back to handlebar before front wheel locks.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,038 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 36,075 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,053 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,908 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 33,066 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX600?

Based on 37,350 MOT tests across 4,180 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
807
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 823
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 663
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 554
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 291
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R231 XKU is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 23,462 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSX600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 823 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R231 XKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX600 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R231 XKU registered?

R231 XKU is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R231 XKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 XKU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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