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R321 CVX

1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,331 mi
Last recorded30,331 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W22,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 CVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 W
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2025 30,331 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 29,997 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 29,970 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 29,969 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 29,857 miles

Front Reduced damping effect to front suspension

Fail 16 Apr 2021 29,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Reduced damping effect to front suspension

Fail 22 Feb 2021 29,853 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlamp lens broken/sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working Rear brake pedal not activating stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Front brake lever not releasing fully (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar end missing

Pass 26 Apr 2019 20 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 28,796 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 May 2009 28,933 miles

wiring untidy at front of forks.

Fail 13 May 2009 28,930 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 9 May 2009 28,924 miles

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

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,890 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 28,156 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600 W?

Based on 2,245 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
730
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 53
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 18
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R321 CVX is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 22,194 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 Gsf 600 W fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R321 CVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 600 W typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 600 W is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R321 CVX registered?

R321 CVX is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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