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R308 PHN

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

30,394 mi
Last recorded30,394 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 PHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 30,394 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 28,169 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 27,715 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 27,715 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 27,705 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 27,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 27,489 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 25,588 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 25,587 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 25,054 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 25,054 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 24,008 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 23,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 20,969 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 20,969 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 17,045 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 17,627 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 15,369 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 34,542 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wear in rear brake pedal pivot

Fail 9 Aug 2011 34,542 miles

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

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

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

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wear in rear brake pedal pivot

Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,428 miles

front brake binding very slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,128 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 44,128 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,526 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 42,478 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2005 40,422 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 40,422 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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R308 PHN is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R308 PHN, 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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R308 PHN is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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