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R495 XOP

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,868 mi
Last recorded63,868 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 XOP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 63,868 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 63,868 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 63,858 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel rear brake not working at all. due to worn out pads and leaking brake fluid. (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to seized front brake and non operating rear brake. (1.2.1 (g))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess chain and sprockets excessively worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking leaking at banjo bolt on caliper (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose connection leaking banjo bolt loose. (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick pad worn down to steel. damaged disc. (1.1.13 (a)) 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 leaking from joint at muffler. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim flat in offside of front wheel rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake disc has run out. may affect roller brake test result when retested after repairs are carried out.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear mono link bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch lever pivot bolt loose. pivot worn.

front side light not working.

oil leaking from front of engine. oil filter area.

Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,719 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 59,719 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 11,461 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 10,226 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 10,222 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 9,796 miles

Front Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 9,234 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 9,234 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 8,369 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2010 8,369 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 8,220 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 XOP is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XOP, 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 XOP registered?

R495 XOP is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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