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R386 JPE

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,651 mi
Last recorded49,651 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 JPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 49,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 May 2015 49,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 47,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,207 miles

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

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

Indicators flashing slightly fast.

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 38,584 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,575 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 37,575 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 22,064 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,395 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 27,443 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 19,961 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 14,329 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 8,731 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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R386 JPE is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R386 JPE, 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 R386 JPE registered?

R386 JPE is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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