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R303 VOD

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,209 mi
Last recorded57,209 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 VOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 57,209 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 57,209 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 57,205 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 52,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 52,614 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 52,614 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 738 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 448 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,115 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 53,966 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,971 miles

front brake has very slight bind

Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,931 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 46,918 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,785 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 40,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,235 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,545 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 35,284 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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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R303 VOD is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R303 VOD, 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 R303 VOD registered?

R303 VOD is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R303 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 VOD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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