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R46 LAA

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,835 mi
Last recorded75,835 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 LAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 75,835 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 72,750 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 72,749 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 69,927 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 69,927 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 65,725 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 65,725 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 55,623 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 52,163 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 52,163 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 46,379 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 46,379 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,942 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 37,863 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 30,359 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 23,434 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 15,130 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 15,170 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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R46 LAA is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R46 LAA, 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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R46 LAA is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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