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R340 NVT

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

23,403 mi
Last recorded23,403 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 NVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 23,403 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 23,403 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 22,463 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 21,785 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 21,698 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear low air pressure, rear tyre

no plate light not working

Pass 2 Jul 2015 19,765 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 19,756 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Offside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

cluth leaver stiff

Pass 24 Jun 2014 17,165 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 16,009 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 16,009 miles

Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 15,912 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,106 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 15,090 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust clip broken at rear

Pass 24 Oct 2009 12,719 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 10,650 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,650 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 9,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 8,275 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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R340 NVT is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R340 NVT, 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 R340 NVT registered?

R340 NVT is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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