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R388 ERL

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Cream Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

26,303 mi
Last recorded26,303 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 ERL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 26,303 miles

All lights taped over

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 26,097 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

No front mudguard

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 26,097 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

All lights taped over

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

No front mudguard

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

Rear wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2c)

No lockout on rear brake

Pass 22 Apr 2017 25,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Slight drag on rear brake

Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 25,836 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front tyre flat

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 25,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 25,475 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 25,467 miles

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

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,252 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 16,978 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 16,911 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 13,606 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 10,200 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 10,197 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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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R388 ERL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Cream with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R388 ERL, 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 R388 ERL registered?

R388 ERL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R388 ERL safe to buy?

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