MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
rear indicators non standard fitted
rear number plate poor but still ledgeable
Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
rear indicators non standard fitted
rear number plate poor but still ledgeable
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
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
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)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?
Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R289 MFW registered?
R289 MFW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 3 April 1998.
Is R289 MFW safe to buy?
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