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R42 KGN

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,506 mi
Last recorded27,506 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 KGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 27,506 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyre perishing

Fail 22 Jun 2024 27,495 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

front tyre perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2022 49,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,199 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

front brake lever bent

Fail 14 Apr 2018 49,186 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

front brake lever bent

Pass 28 Feb 2017 42,264 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Feb 2016 32,737 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 32,342 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,307 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 28,292 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,153 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,721 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,021 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,205 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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R42 KGN is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R42 KGN, 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 R42 KGN registered?

R42 KGN is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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