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R235 EKO

1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,170 mi
Last recorded68,170 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W22,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 EKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 W
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,170 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,672 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,754 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 63,739 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 60,439 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 60,439 miles

Centre Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Outer Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Centre Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2006 57,300 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 57,292 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Nearside Lower Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Nearside Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600 W?

Based on 2,245 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
730
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 53
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 18
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R235 EKO is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 22,194 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 Gsf 600 W fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R235 EKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 600 W typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 600 W is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R235 EKO registered?

R235 EKO is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R235 EKO safe to buy?

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