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R472 GRE

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,240 mi
Last recorded67,240 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 GRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 67,240 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 67,236 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,695 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 63,695 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 62,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 62,382 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,394 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 55,394 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,472 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 54,472 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,636 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 52,636 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,191 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,930 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 43,521 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,106 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

dip beam could be more defined

Fail 25 Apr 2011 40,289 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

some wear to rear disc

Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,555 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 35,493 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 32,479 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,698 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 25,763 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,482 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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R472 GRE is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R472 GRE, 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 GRE registered?

R472 GRE is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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