CarVerify

Free Car Check

R489 EOU

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

9,608 mi
Last recorded9,608 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 EOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 9,608 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive joining link worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 9,608 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive joining link worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 9,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 9,608 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 9,714 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 9,608 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 9,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 4,813 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 4,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 98,598 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 89,594 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 62,447 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 45,222 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 23,893 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R489 EOU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R489 EOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R489 EOU?

You can check the full history of R489 EOU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R489 EOU registered?

R489 EOU is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R489 EOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 EOU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R489 EOU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R489 EOU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.