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R439 GWU

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,509 mi
Last recorded45,509 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 GWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 45,509 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 45,509 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 45,509 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 45,509 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Central Rear Inner Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 45,509 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 43,961 miles

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

seat ripped but does not affect the ridding of the bike or safety

Fail 2 Oct 2021 43,961 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

seat ripped but does not affect the ridding of the bike or safety

Pass 3 Oct 2020 34,376 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 26,991 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 19,362 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 19,168 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 19,168 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 16,339 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 10,217 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 9,274 miles

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

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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R439 GWU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R439 GWU, 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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R439 GWU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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