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R427 KCA

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,768 mi
Last recorded11,768 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 KCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 11,768 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 11,316 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 11,158 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 11,158 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 10,923 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 10,923 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fuel tank leaking Tap (7.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 10,069 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 10,069 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 9,710 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 9,604 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 9,532 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 9,456 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 9,456 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 9,386 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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R427 KCA is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R427 KCA, 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 R427 KCA registered?

R427 KCA is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 21 July 1998.

Is R427 KCA safe to buy?

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