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R234 MEC

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

232 mi
Last recorded232 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 MEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 232 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 9 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No front mudgaurd fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,608 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 50,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 46,936 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 46,936 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,931 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2010 38,931 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 33,881 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 27,402 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 24,260 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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R234 MEC is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R234 MEC, 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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What year was R234 MEC registered?

R234 MEC is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R234 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R234 MEC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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