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R284 LBD

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,616 mi
Last recorded24,616 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 LBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,616 miles

number plate is slighty deteriorated but not likely to be miss read

Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,078 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 23,078 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,830 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front brake binding but not excessive.

Number plate light not working.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,343 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 22,285 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

no/plate lamp not working

Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,285 miles

no/plate lamp not working

Fail 20 Jan 2007 22,263 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 19,735 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 19,735 miles

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

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

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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R284 LBD is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R284 LBD, 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 R284 LBD registered?

R284 LBD is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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