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R29 MVL

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

48,688 mi
Last recorded48,688 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 MVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 48,688 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened slight vertical play on swingarm bearing. advised to replace asap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 48,688 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened slight vertical play on swingarm bearing. advised to replace asap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 44,322 miles

Wiring insecure (under headlamp unit)

Fail 8 Nov 2023 44,064 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wiring insecure (under headlamp unit)

Pass 12 Nov 2022 37,047 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 37,046 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Stop lamp not working when operated by foot (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 31,486 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 26,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 26,572 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 26,572 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frame brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 26,549 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 25,673 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 23,945 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 23,945 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 21,302 miles

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,026 miles

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 19,026 miles

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

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 17,598 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 15,528 miles

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 13,961 miles

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 13,961 miles

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 13,394 miles

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 13,394 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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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R29 MVL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R29 MVL, 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 R29 MVL registered?

R29 MVL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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