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R415 OTF

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,565 mi
Last recorded23,565 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 OTF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 23,565 miles

Clutch leaver broken

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front brake leaver bent

Slight play in swing arm bearings

Pass 17 May 2024 22,576 miles

headlamp aim converter fitted

Fail 13 May 2024 22,576 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

headlamp aim converter fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 20,377 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 20,377 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 19,184 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 19,184 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 12,375 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 46,726 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 46,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 May 2014 45,616 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 35,103 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 23,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 19,301 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 17,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 16,511 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 15,690 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 11,477 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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R415 OTF is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R415 OTF, 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 R415 OTF registered?

R415 OTF is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 21 March 1998.

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