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R470 YOE

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,109 mi
Last recorded57,109 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 YOE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 57,109 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 57,107 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 55,831 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 52,708 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 49,646 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 44,227 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 40,687 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 40,483 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 35,164 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 34,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,658 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,904 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 33,901 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 33,241 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Dec 2008 32,192 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,226 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 31,226 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,338 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 26,435 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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R470 YOE is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R470 YOE, 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 R470 YOE registered?

R470 YOE is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 21 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R470 YOE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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