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R47 YRB

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

17,173 mi
Last recorded17,173 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 YRB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 17,173 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 17,173 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 17,069 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 16,985 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 16,985 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 16,405 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 16,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 14,925 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 14,629 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 14,629 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 33,853 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 28,577 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,577 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
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R47 YRB is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R47 YRB, 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 R47 YRB registered?

R47 YRB is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R47 YRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R47 YRB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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