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R387 FGP

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,761 mi
Last recorded45,761 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 FGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 45,761 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 44,853 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 44,618 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 42,834 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 42,483 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 42,483 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 39,155 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 37,597 miles

Nearside Front fork tube dust seal detoriated

Offside Front fork tube dust seal detoriated

Fail 5 Mar 2016 37,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fork tube dust seal detoriated

Offside Front fork tube dust seal detoriated

Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,559 miles

Front fork tubes dust seals detoriated

Fail 7 Mar 2015 36,559 miles

Front fork tubes dust seals detoriated

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 33,170 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 23,885 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 23,885 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 16,563 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

machine is in need of service

Pass 12 Dec 2007 12,850 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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R387 FGP 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 75%.

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 R387 FGP, 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 R387 FGP registered?

R387 FGP is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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