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R258 FMA

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,653 mi
Last recorded23,653 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 FMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 23,653 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 23,653 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 21,106 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 15,585 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 12,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 12,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 12,216 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,857 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 11,857 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 11,326 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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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R258 FMA is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R258 FMA, 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 R258 FMA registered?

R258 FMA is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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