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R299 BJA

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,043 mi
Last recorded62,043 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 BJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,043 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,632 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 56,632 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,601 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 49,841 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,236 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear brake disc worn

silencer joint in poor condition

Fail 28 May 2009 49,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear brake disc worn

silencer joint in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,760 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 48,750 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 39,838 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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R299 BJA is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R299 BJA, 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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R299 BJA is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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