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R385 KYG

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,059 mi
Last recorded41,059 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 KYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 41,059 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 39,494 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 39,487 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 37,514 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 35,324 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,962 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 29,460 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 29,430 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 29,321 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 29,177 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent

Pass 10 Jun 2013 26,575 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 26,575 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 24,203 miles

slight tight spot on headbearings

Pass 22 Apr 2011 23,489 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,838 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 18,089 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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R385 KYG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R385 KYG, 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 R385 KYG registered?

R385 KYG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R385 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 KYG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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