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R473 YPX

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

51,696 mi
Last recorded51,696 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 YPX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 51,696 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 48,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has been repaired on the join collector to silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp mask fitted !

Rear Tyre has a cut. Tyre's are aged

Pass 2 Aug 2024 48,609 miles

Cut in rear tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust repaired and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp masked for cut off

Tyres are aged

Pass 25 Jul 2023 48,032 miles

exhaust repaired

headlamp masked

rear tyre has significant cut

tyres aged

Pass 28 Jul 2022 47,974 miles

exhaust repaired

headlamp masked

rear tyre has significant cut

tyres aged

Fail 28 Jul 2022 47,974 miles

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

exhaust repaired

headlamp masked

rear tyre has significant cut

tyres aged

Pass 7 Aug 2021 47,343 miles

Exhaust repaired.

Headlamp masked.

Rear tyre has significant cut.

Tyres are aged.

Pass 8 Aug 2020 46,777 miles

headlamp masked

repair to exhaust

tyres aged

Pass 27 Jul 2019 46,619 miles

Cut in rear tyre.

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Head lamp kickup masked.

Repair to exhaust.

Fail 27 Jul 2019 46,619 miles

Cut in rear tyre.

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Head lamp kickup masked.

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

Repair to exhaust.

Pass 28 Jul 2018 46,391 miles

cut in rear tyre

repair to exhaust

Fail 28 Jul 2018 46,391 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

cut in rear tyre

repair to exhaust

Pass 17 Jul 2017 45,921 miles

cut in rear tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2017 45,858 miles

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

cut in rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2016 45,239 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

front brake pads wearing unevenly

headlamp masked and rear drive chain tight

rear brake pads rusty and deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2015 44,871 miles

Mask fitted to headlamp

nail in rear tyre.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,323 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,146 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 43,125 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

brake pads rusty front and rear

Pass 21 Jul 2012 41,067 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2011 39,702 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 38,128 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front brake discs worn past service limit

rear brake pads rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2009 36,396 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2008 34,818 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 34,818 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 29,600 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 29,600 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 25,908 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 25,800 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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R473 YPX is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R473 YPX, 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 R473 YPX registered?

R473 YPX is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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