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R326 CVU

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

25,791 mi
Last recorded25,791 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 CVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 25,791 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 25,791 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 25,659 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 25,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 25,128 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 25,128 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 25,123 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 23,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 21,131 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 20,422 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 19,949 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 19,206 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 19,061 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 18,290 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

slight damage to wireing loom near front forks

Fail 3 Jun 2014 18,264 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 16,632 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 16,632 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 16,244 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,244 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 14,182 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 14,182 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 12,755 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 12,755 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,037 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 9,173 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 9,173 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Fail 4 May 2006 7,981 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 4 May 2006 7,981 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
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R326 CVU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 R326 CVU, 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 R326 CVU registered?

R326 CVU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R326 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 CVU shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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