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R249 MJH

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,269 mi
Last recorded42,269 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 MJH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 42,269 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 41,503 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 41,497 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 37,628 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 36,652 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 36,647 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 4,738 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 36,570 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 34,279 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 29,346 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 29,346 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 27,890 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 26,452 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 26,452 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 25,826 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,874 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 22,263 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 20,264 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 17,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,090 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 16,066 miles

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

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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R249 MJH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R249 MJH, 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 R249 MJH registered?

R249 MJH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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