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R471 TSL

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

14,408 mi
Last recorded14,408 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 TSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 14,408 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 14,408 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 11,848 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 11,460 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 10,432 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 10,261 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 9,927 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 9,678 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 8,305 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 7,836 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,349 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 7,301 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 7,268 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 6,917 miles

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

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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R471 TSL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 R471 TSL, 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 R471 TSL registered?

R471 TSL is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R471 TSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R471 TSL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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