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R283 CVU

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,805 mi
Last recorded26,805 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 CVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 26,805 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 26,074 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 25,588 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2019 25,144 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 25,132 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high no recognisable beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect very soft (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyre fouling under tray

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

headlights slightly loose

Pass 25 Jan 2018 24,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 24,125 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2013 23,931 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 21,231 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 21,124 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 18,218 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 18,218 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 14,039 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 14,039 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 10,519 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 9,447 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 9,447 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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R283 CVU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R283 CVU, 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 R283 CVU registered?

R283 CVU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R283 CVU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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