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R461 GKO

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,515 mi
Last recorded20,515 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 GKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 20,515 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,836 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 19,835 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,822 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 18,821 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 18,624 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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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R461 GKO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 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 R461 GKO registered?

R461 GKO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 7 March 1998.

Is R461 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 GKO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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