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R38 MFE

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

50,739 mi
Last recorded50,739 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 MFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 50,739 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 50,739 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 50,575 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 50,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 29,037 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 28,863 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 28,560 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 28,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 28,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 28,199 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 28,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 28,121 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 28,121 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 27,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headlamp main/dip wired opposite way around !!

Fail 24 Jul 2014 27,723 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headlamp main/dip wired opposite way around !!

Fail 17 Jun 2013 27,338 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,338 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,154 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,223 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Apr 2010 37,213 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,822 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 36,054 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Outer Rear Upper Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,073 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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R38 MFE is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R38 MFE, 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 R38 MFE registered?

R38 MFE is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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