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R273 FGN

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,761 mi
Last recorded31,761 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 FGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 31,761 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 30,625 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 25 Mar 2023 30,624 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Mudguard insecure Belly pan ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 30,463 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 30,463 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 29,953 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,060 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 28,060 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 22,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,408 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 53,153 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 53,153 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 29,631 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Near side front fork dust cover is degenerating, but not to the point where it is deffective.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Tyres under inflated at front and rear. This has now been corrected.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,399 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 44,091 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,919 miles

Bolt missing from L/H riders footrest

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

Oil leak

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

Silencer slightly loose

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle not returning smoothly

Fail 28 Jul 2011 33,865 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 33,008 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

No. Plate bracket loose

Oil leak

Oil level high

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,214 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 25,886 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 25,856 miles

Centre Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,434 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 23,303 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 23,303 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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R273 FGN is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R273 FGN, 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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R273 FGN is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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