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R407 MTO

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

33,070 mi
Last recorded33,070 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 MTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 33,070 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 33,070 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play excessive free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 32,127 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2022 31,080 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 27,586 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 20,761 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 16,179 miles

FUEL TAP HOSE CLIP INSECURE

Rear suspension bush has slight free play SWING ARM BUSH TO MONOSHOCK LINKAGE (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Apr 2018 16,179 miles

FUEL TAP HOSE CLIP INSECURE

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play SWING ARM BUSH TO MONOSHOCK LINKAGE (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,583 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 65,908 miles

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

front tank mounting loose

Fail 23 Oct 2014 65,890 miles

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

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

front tank mounting loose

Pass 26 Oct 2013 63,920 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 53,274 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 53,274 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 49,317 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 47,405 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 47,405 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 47,319 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,319 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 45,762 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 40,833 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 40,828 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2005 40,765 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
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R407 MTO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R407 MTO, 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 R407 MTO registered?

R407 MTO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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