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R472 FNO

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,577 mi
Last recorded24,577 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 FNO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 24,577 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 24,260 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 23,701 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 23,282 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 23,006 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 22,367 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 22,360 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 20,529 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 20,525 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 18,994 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 18,122 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,569 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 14,566 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 14,509 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,510 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 14,506 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,285 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 13,786 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 13,719 miles

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

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

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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R472 FNO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R472 FNO, 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 R472 FNO registered?

R472 FNO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R472 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 FNO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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