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R296 HJO

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,531 mi
Last recorded15,531 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 HJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 15,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy With weight on the front wheel (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2013 15,105 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 15,105 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 14,257 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 13,407 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 13,407 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 13,068 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 12,771 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
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R296 HJO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R296 HJO, 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 R296 HJO registered?

R296 HJO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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