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R462 GCV

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,675 mi
Last recorded46,675 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 GCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 46,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 44,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

speedometer not working

Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,452 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 43,514 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 40,966 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,932 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 35,531 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 34,968 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 32,898 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 17 Jul 2008 29,126 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 4 Jul 2008 29,125 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,037 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 25,037 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 24,502 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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R462 GCV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R462 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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R462 GCV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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