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R472 XPO

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,951 mi
Last recorded41,951 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 XPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 41,951 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 41,860 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 41,817 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 41,817 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements not loud enough (7.7 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 41,728 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 40,160 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 40,137 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,043 miles

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

rear brake pins worn

Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,965 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,668 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,300 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 39,281 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 37,977 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 35,306 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 35,283 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,029 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,511 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,796 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,353 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 XPO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XPO, 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 XPO registered?

R472 XPO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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