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R468 XWG

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

36,988 mi
Last recorded36,988 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 XWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 36,988 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 36,733 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 36,633 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 36,628 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing AND OFFSIDE SEIZED (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working WHEN HEADLAMPS ON (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 35,406 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 35,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 32,864 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 32,859 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 29,994 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,902 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 27,891 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking on right lock (6.2.1f)

Pass 2 May 2014 27,868 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 May 2014 27,868 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,857 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 27,857 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,754 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 27,734 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 23,317 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jan 2009 17,503 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 12,831 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 11,807 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 11,804 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 10,679 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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R468 XWG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R468 XWG, 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 R468 XWG registered?

R468 XWG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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