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R468 WAV

1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,703 mi
Last recorded38,703 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw25,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 WAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 Sw
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,703 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 35,008 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 May 2006 35,008 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 May 2006 34,872 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

nail in tyre

no chainguard fitted

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw?

Based on 1,245 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
824
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 8
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R468 WAV is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 25,282 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 Gsf 600 Sw fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R468 WAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R468 WAV is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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