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R445 NFL

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,290 mi
Last recorded51,290 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 NFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 51,290 miles

headlight dim

Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,732 miles

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 49,345 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake lever pivots worn

rear tyre worn uneven

throttle slow to return

Pass 16 Nov 2011 44,012 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

advise new chain and sprocket set asap

Fail 16 Nov 2011 44,012 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 42,897 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 42,894 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,022 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,734 miles

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 26 Mar 2007 32,052 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 26,235 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 26,235 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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R445 NFL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R445 NFL, 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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R445 NFL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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