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R296 SSP

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

23,294 mi
Last recorded23,294 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 SSP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 23,294 miles

Nearside Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 22,817 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 22,537 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 22,289 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 22,107 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 21,960 miles

Front brake dragging slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2019 21,753 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 21,753 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 21,317 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,293 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 21,244 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,129 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 21,127 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,035 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,632 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,545 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,390 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,079 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 19,007 miles

Upper Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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 SSP is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R296 SSP, 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 SSP registered?

R296 SSP is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R296 SSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R296 SSP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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