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R244 RST

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,097 mi
Last recorded48,097 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 RST
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 48,097 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 48,089 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 47,998 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 47,979 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected on left hand full lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,302 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 46,426 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot clevis pin or pedal (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 45,192 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 44,720 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 42,270 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,027 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,667 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 34,151 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 32,391 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 29,999 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 26,321 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,946 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 20,752 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

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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R244 RST is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R244 RST, 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 R244 RST registered?

R244 RST is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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