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R237 LEU

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,282 mi
Last recorded33,282 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 LEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 33,282 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 32,912 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 32,422 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer link pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 31,356 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 30,239 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 30,239 miles

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

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 28,243 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 28,243 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 26,508 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 26,374 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 26,060 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 24,115 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 25,030 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 25,028 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 23,481 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 23,481 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,711 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 18,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R237 LEU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R237 LEU, 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 R237 LEU registered?

R237 LEU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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