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R273 VFR

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,856 mi
Last recorded75,856 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 VFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 75,856 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 75,620 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 75,616 miles

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 74,944 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 74,944 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 70,357 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

gear lever excessively loose

Fail 20 Apr 2019 70,020 miles

Rear Position lamp not working rear light not illuminating (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

gear lever excessively loose

silencer clamp bolt touching rear swing arm

Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,088 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,623 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,263 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 65,021 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,157 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 59,439 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,374 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,507 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,556 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,454 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 40,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 40,325 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 35,613 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
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R273 VFR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFR, 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 VFR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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