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R461 GCV

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,203 mi
Last recorded41,203 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 GCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 41,203 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 40,808 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rev counter loose

footrest loose ns

mirrors loose

Fail 30 Jul 2024 40,808 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rev counter loose

footrest loose ns

mirrors loose

Pass 15 Jul 2023 39,842 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 38,922 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 38,922 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 38,541 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 38,541 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 38,530 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 37,174 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 37,174 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 36,387 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 36,380 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 34,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,458 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 31,567 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 29,441 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,441 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 25,925 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 25,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,460 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 25,147 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 25,147 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 24,485 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 GCV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R461 GCV, 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 GCV registered?

R461 GCV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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