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R286 ULH

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,245 mi
Last recorded8,245 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 ULH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 8,245 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 6,417 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 6,391 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements size to small (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 1,908 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 1,886 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 1,886 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2011 1,858 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 1,799 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 1,525 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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R286 ULH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R286 ULH, 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 R286 ULH registered?

R286 ULH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R286 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R286 ULH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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