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R294 DKN

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

68,820 mi
Last recorded68,820 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 DKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 68,820 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 68,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 68,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 68,277 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 68,277 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 67,911 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 67,538 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 67,538 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,396 miles

perishing on rear tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2018 66,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

perishing on rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,217 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 65,217 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,102 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,268 miles

Mainbeam Warning Lamp Not Working

Fail 15 Jul 2015 63,268 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Mainbeam Warning Lamp Not Working

Fail 1 Jul 2014 63,264 miles

Centre Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 61,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

chain guard missing

front tyre worn uneven

indicators flashing slightly fast

rear foot peg stiff

Fail 28 May 2013 61,625 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

chain guard missing

front tyre worn uneven

indicators flashing slightly fast

rear foot peg stiff

Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,918 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,982 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,040 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 44,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,869 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 37,515 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 33,920 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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R294 DKN is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R294 DKN, 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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R294 DKN is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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