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R296 DVU

1998 Suzuki Gsxf

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,229 mi
Last recorded62,229 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsxf23,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 DVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 62,229 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 61,177 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 60,006 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 54,092 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 43,606 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 43,520 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Bottom bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Gear lever insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2020 40,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 40,007 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation brake light does not operate when front brake lever is applied (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 40,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake starting to bind

Fail 9 Feb 2019 40,003 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake starting to bind

Pass 3 Feb 2018 39,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Front brake dragging

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 37,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,253 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 37,253 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 35,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,337 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 23,332 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 22,634 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 22,634 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,667 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 19,554 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 19,554 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxf?

Based on 2,341 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
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R296 DVU is a 1998 Suzuki Gsxf in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsxf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 23,320 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 Gsxf fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R296 DVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsxf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R296 DVU is a 1998 Suzuki Gsxf, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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