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R249 YKO

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,651 mi
Last recorded54,651 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 YKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 54,651 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 45,564 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 45,560 miles

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 42,772 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 41,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 41,540 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

o/side pillion footrest worn and loose

rear chain guard missing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 39,921 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 39,921 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,408 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 35,371 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2011 27,940 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 25,253 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 May 2009 24,345 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 24,345 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,564 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,804 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,184 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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R249 YKO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO registered?

R249 YKO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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