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R291 LNH

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,347 mi
Last recorded36,347 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 LNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 36,347 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy Slightly louder but not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 35,179 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 34,209 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 33,005 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 33,005 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 31,071 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 30,166 miles

Engine has signs of minor oil leak

Fuel tank seal deteriorated

Gear selector linkage bush worn

Nearside Cylinder one exhaust manifold bolt missing

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear indicators slightly affecting operation (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 26,991 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 21,767 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey hole in exhaust (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 21,747 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 20,103 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 18,182 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 18,182 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 14,032 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front fork yokes slightly twisted

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Main & dip beam headlamps wired in reverse

Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,032 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front fork yokes slightly twisted

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Main & dip beam headlamps wired in reverse

Pass 19 Mar 2014 10,209 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 9,927 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 9,658 miles

o/s indicator flash rate fast but within limit

rear brake light switch works but requires adjustment

Pass 4 May 2011 9,494 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 9,245 miles

Gear link lock nut missing

offside flash rate close to upper limit

Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,879 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 8,879 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Gradient brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.D1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,282 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 7,724 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 5,874 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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R291 LNH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R291 LNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R291 LNH registered?

R291 LNH is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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