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R259 HCA

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,591 mi
Last recorded56,591 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 HCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 56,591 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 56,529 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 56,294 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 56,001 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 54,699 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 53,729 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 52,702 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,677 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 50,677 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,280 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 48,657 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 47,566 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,926 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,265 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,929 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,752 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 39,101 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,938 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 32,906 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 32,906 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,500 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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R259 HCA is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R259 HCA, 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 R259 HCA registered?

R259 HCA is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R259 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 HCA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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