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R311 FJO

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,018 mi
Last recorded38,018 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 FJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 38,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 37,969 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,119 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 33,066 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 31,882 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 31,870 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Road spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,628 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 29,580 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 29,553 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 26,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 26,485 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 26,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 26,424 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 26,316 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 25,925 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 22,438 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,599 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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R311 FJO 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 R311 FJO, 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 R311 FJO registered?

R311 FJO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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