MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,210 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
possible fuel cap leak fuel too low to tell
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?
Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R480 BJA is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R480 BJA, 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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R480 BJA is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 26 January 1998.
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