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R408 BTC

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,867 mi
Last recorded10,867 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 BTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 10,867 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 31,238 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 31,235 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 29,811 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,937 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,878 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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R408 BTC is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R408 BTC, 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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R408 BTC is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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