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R456 GKO

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,670 mi
Last recorded62,670 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 GKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 62,670 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 57,610 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 54,291 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 49,000 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 43,956 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 43,956 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 43,925 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,498 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,414 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,074 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,865 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 39,791 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 39,778 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

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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R456 GKO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R456 GKO, 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 R456 GKO registered?

R456 GKO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R456 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 GKO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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