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R428 EHB

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,351 mi
Last recorded30,351 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 EHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 30,351 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 30,000 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 29,694 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 29,444 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 28,611 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 28,611 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 27,616 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 24,262 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 24,262 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 23,374 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 22,589 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 22,589 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

front brake has slight bind

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,892 miles

Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 20,624 miles

ADVISE-clutch lever=BENT

ADVISE-engine revolution counter-NOT working correctly

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 26 Jan 2007 20,624 miles

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

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

advise-clutch lever bent

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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R428 EHB is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R428 EHB, 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 R428 EHB registered?

R428 EHB is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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