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R283 GHJ

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,768 mi
Last recorded19,768 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 GHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 19,768 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 18,477 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 18,477 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 18,015 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 16,420 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 15,641 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 10,938 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 10,919 miles

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 3,022 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 3,011 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 2,984 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 2,628 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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R283 GHJ is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

R283 GHJ is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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