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R271 RBL

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,641 mi
Last recorded36,641 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 RBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,641 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,359 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,821 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 32,774 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 30,532 miles

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2013 30,532 miles

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 11 May 2011 28,406 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 28,406 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 26,365 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,365 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 25,610 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 25,610 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 22,351 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,351 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 16,363 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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R271 RBL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R271 RBL, 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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R271 RBL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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