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R482 ETG

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,304 mi
Last recorded30,304 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 ETG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 30,304 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame has light surface corrosion, mainly to the front headstock & down tube areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre worn to the limit on outer centre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork seal dust cover corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork seal dust cover corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc has moderate surface scoring & showing signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads worn close to the limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened light surface corrosion to swingarm shock brace & arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 29,516 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 29,516 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 25,672 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 25,617 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 25,617 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 25,215 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 25,145 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,650 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 24,650 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,238 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 23,242 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,709 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 21,727 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,683 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,272 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,480 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,331 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,007 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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R482 ETG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R482 ETG, 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 R482 ETG registered?

R482 ETG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R482 ETG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R482 ETG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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