MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (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))
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))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
headlamp main/dip wired opposite way around !!
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 !!
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
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))
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))
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)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?
Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.
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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.
Is R38 MFE safe to buy?
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