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R287 XBC

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,015 mi
Last recorded28,015 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 XBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 28,015 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 22,101 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced 50% of leds working on each indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Monoshock linkage bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 22,101 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators light intensity reduced 50% of leds working on each indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Monoshock linkage bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 21,840 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,986 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing at collector. (6.1.2 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable slight. (2.2.1 (c) (i))

oil leak.

wiring trunking damaged on headstock no exposed wires.

Fail 22 Jun 2018 52,986 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tyre. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing at collector. (6.1.2 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable slight. (2.2.1 (c) (i))

oil leak.

wiring trunking damaged on headstock no exposed wires.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 49,340 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 49,340 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 41,544 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 36,844 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 35,635 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 33,531 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,912 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 30,912 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,129 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 28,640 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 27,886 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,708 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 25,708 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,778 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 21,582 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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R287 XBC is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R287 XBC, 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 R287 XBC registered?

R287 XBC is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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