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R276 KAP

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,779 mi
Last recorded52,779 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 KAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 52,779 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 52,155 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 51,725 miles

slight rust on fuel tank but not leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2021 51,421 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 49,487 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 48,401 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 47,028 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,155 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 45,155 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

rear foot pegs very stiff to pull down

Pass 13 Jun 2015 42,579 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front brakes are slightly binding

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 40,764 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,644 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 37,639 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,233 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 35,233 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 31,262 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 31,258 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2008 23,346 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 19,373 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 15,641 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 15,641 miles

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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R276 KAP is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R276 KAP, 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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R276 KAP is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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