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R495 XBC

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

31,343 mi
Last recorded31,343 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 XBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 31,343 miles

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

Front Master Cylinder Brake Fluid Low

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 30,345 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 29,326 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 29,326 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 28,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 2,841 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 28,393 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded (middle section)

Pass 18 May 2020 27,235 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 26,873 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 24,564 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 24,564 miles

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,553 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,543 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 24,543 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,446 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

belly fan fixing points could do with attention

front wheel slightly binding

Fail 22 Mar 2012 24,446 miles

Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

belly fan fixing points could do with attention

front wheel slightly binding

Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,403 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bellypan fixings could do with attention

front wheel slightly binding

rear hugger rubbing on tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,121 miles

slight binding on front hub

slight exhaust blow around joint

Pass 12 Mar 2009 23,981 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,550 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 22,691 miles

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,691 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,153 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

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R495 XBC is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R495 XBC, 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 R495 XBC registered?

R495 XBC is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R495 XBC safe to buy?

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