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R233 HMW

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,804 mi
Last recorded88,804 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 HMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 88,804 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 82,120 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 82,095 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 79,420 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 79,420 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 75,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 69,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 66,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 66,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2010 62,006 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 57,055 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 57,055 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 52,746 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 52,746 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Pass 6 Jan 2007 47,270 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 41,008 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
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R233 HMW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R233 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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R233 HMW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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