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R238 OEO

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,337 mi
Last recorded50,337 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 OEO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,337 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front mudguard missing

Fail 17 Mar 2015 50,337 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front mudguard missing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,739 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,843 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2012 39,415 miles

ind slow

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,773 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

slight bind front brake

Pass 22 Jan 2010 33,584 miles

headlight deflector on at time of test

Fail 12 Jan 2010 33,584 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,300 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 27,300 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,733 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 26,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 26,140 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,363 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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R238 OEO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R238 OEO, 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 R238 OEO registered?

R238 OEO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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