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R242 HWY

1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,305 mi
Last recorded22,305 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw25,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 HWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 Sw
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 22,305 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 22,116 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 21,919 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 21,350 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 20,844 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,263 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,722 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 18,610 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,272 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,030 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,772 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 17,772 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,445 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw?

Based on 1,245 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
824
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 8
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R242 HWY is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 25,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R242 HWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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How do I check the history of R242 HWY?

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What year was R242 HWY registered?

R242 HWY is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R242 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 HWY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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