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R292 XTR

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,720 mi
Last recorded32,720 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 XTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 32,720 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 32,444 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Lower slight oil leak

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 32,370 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning all indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front pass/flash button not working

Nearside Lower oi leak from engine

Pass 12 Apr 2022 29,696 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 29,630 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 27,885 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 27,885 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 26,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 May 2019 26,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 22,966 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,798 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

rear exhaust mounting has movement

Pass 27 Mar 2014 22,286 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 21,696 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,070 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 20,041 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 16,488 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 16,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,608 miles

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

Rear 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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R292 XTR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R292 XTR, 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 R292 XTR registered?

R292 XTR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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