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R304 LBD

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,814 mi
Last recorded61,814 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 LBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 61,814 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 56,948 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 50,701 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 50,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 44,838 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 44,327 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2012 44,327 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,316 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 44,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,978 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 43,975 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 May 2007 42,394 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 May 2007 42,394 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 35,701 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 35,701 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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R304 LBD is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R304 LBD, 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 R304 LBD registered?

R304 LBD is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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