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R462 GKO

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

20,553 mi
Last recorded20,553 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 GKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 20,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 18,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 18,693 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 17,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively slight up and down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 17,058 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively slight up and down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 14,061 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 11,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 11,090 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 10,425 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 10,256 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 9,763 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 9,233 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 9,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 9,604 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 54,307 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 8,261 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 7,804 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 7,637 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 7,424 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 7,424 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2006 6,967 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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R462 GKO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 R462 GKO registered?

R462 GKO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 7 March 1998.

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