MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,761 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Chain guard missing ()
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 ()
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)
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))
Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
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)
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.
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))
Chain guard missing
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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
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))
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)
Centre Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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