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R421 RCU

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,086 mi
Last recorded32,086 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 RCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 32,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 29,242 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 29,242 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 27,698 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 27,554 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 27,554 miles

All position lamps not working front (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 27,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 27,278 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 27,003 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,726 miles

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 20,810 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 20,810 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 19,230 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 17,050 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 16,610 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake caliper rubbers slighty worn

Pass 3 Oct 2008 16,318 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 16,318 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 16,259 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 16,223 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 15,860 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 15,852 miles

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

Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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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R421 RCU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R421 RCU, 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 R421 RCU registered?

R421 RCU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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