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R262 WAM

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,443 mi
Last recorded43,443 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 WAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 43,443 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 43,443 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 40,126 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 36,826 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 36,826 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 30,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 25,927 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 25,927 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2015 23,535 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 22,157 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 May 2013 20,273 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 20,273 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 17,087 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 16,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,736 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 16,479 miles

Front tyre showing some perishing on sidewalls

Offside Front brake line has limited slack on extention

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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R262 WAM is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R262 WAM, 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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R262 WAM is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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