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R317 GYS

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,196 mi
Last recorded53,196 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 GYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,196 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 53,196 miles

Chain guard fouling another component rear tyre (6.2.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 48,556 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 47,095 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 46,978 miles

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

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2013 44,436 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,921 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 41,861 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 38,786 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

slight bind front brake

Fail 6 Oct 2010 38,745 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

slight bind front brake

Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,664 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,177 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 20,864 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 20,842 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,809 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 19,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 18,491 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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R317 GYS is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R317 GYS, 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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R317 GYS is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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