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R272 RBL

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 RBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013
Fail 23 Aug 2011 4,692 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 4,692 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 4,069 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 4,066 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 20,854 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 20,834 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R272 RBL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R272 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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What year was R272 RBL registered?

R272 RBL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 23 May 1998.

Is R272 RBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 RBL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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