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R289 MFW

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,260 mi
Last recorded40,260 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 MFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2015 40,260 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

near side front foot rest mounting rubbers wearing

non standard lamps fitted to bike indicators and head lamps

Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,260 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

near side front foot rest mounting rubbers wearing

non standard lamps fitted to bike indicators and head lamps

Pass 20 May 2014 39,921 miles

rear indicators non standard fitted

rear number plate poor but still ledgeable

Fail 20 May 2014 39,921 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

rear indicators non standard fitted

rear number plate poor but still ledgeable

Pass 17 May 2013 39,162 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,295 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 36,295 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2011 36,286 miles

Centre Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 30,009 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,246 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 16,376 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 11,333 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 11,273 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 10,822 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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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R289 MFW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R289 MFW, 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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R289 MFW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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