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R461 ALK

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,649 mi
Last recorded40,649 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 ALK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 40,649 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,108 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 35,908 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,713 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 31,567 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 31,566 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,109 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,906 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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R461 ALK is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R461 ALK, 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 R461 ALK registered?

R461 ALK is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R461 ALK safe to buy?

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