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R278 VYD

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,820 mi
Last recorded23,820 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 VYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 23,820 miles

rear tyre showing signs of ageing cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2026 23,820 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

rear tyre showing signs of aging cracking in tread pattern

Pass 11 Feb 2025 23,801 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front tyre has slight perishing between treads

Pass 28 Oct 2022 23,790 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear suspenson (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 23,776 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 23,730 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 23,517 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 23,488 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 23,444 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,442 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,421 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,283 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,876 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,694 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 22,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,163 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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R278 VYD is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R278 VYD, 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 R278 VYD registered?

R278 VYD is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R278 VYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R278 VYD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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