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R398 KWO

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,157 mi
Last recorded43,157 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 KWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 43,157 miles

Central Front Upper Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Central Rear Upper Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 43,153 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Central Front Upper Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Central Rear Upper Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,686 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Upper Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 6 May 2015 33,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 May 2015 33,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 31,201 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 22,559 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,454 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 16,454 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 May 2011 9,177 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 5,967 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 May 2009 4,282 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 4,128 miles

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

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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R398 KWO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R398 KWO, 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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R398 KWO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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