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R240 HSX

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

30,628 mi
Last recorded30,628 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 HSX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 30,628 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 30,625 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 29,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 29,496 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 28,547 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2018 25,609 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

engine oil leak

steering movement slightly notchy

Fail 23 Oct 2018 25,609 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,764 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 24,718 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 18,169 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 18,169 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 18,152 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front & rear tyres appear to be underinflated

Pass 25 Mar 2014 12,075 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 12,075 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 11,998 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 11,279 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 11,279 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 9,894 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 8,621 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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R240 HSX is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R240 HSX, 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 R240 HSX registered?

R240 HSX is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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