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R309 XTR

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

59,621 mi
Last recorded59,621 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 XTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 59,621 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 59,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 59,433 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 58,498 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 57,479 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 55,222 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 52,114 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight blow from collector junction (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 48,688 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 48,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 48,680 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,353 miles

Left hand oil cooler pipe leaking!

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 48,353 miles

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

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

Left hand oil cooler pipe leaking!

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,255 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre showing uneven wear/close to legal limit

left hand oil cooler pipe leaking

slight binding front brake

Fail 24 Nov 2009 46,466 miles

Offside Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,466 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,983 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,659 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 42,626 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 37,807 miles

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 37,798 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 34,112 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 34,108 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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R309 XTR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Red 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 R309 XTR, 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 R309 XTR registered?

R309 XTR is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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