MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Gear lever pedal bush worn
Ns mirror missing
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play frame mount of linkage (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid lid screw missing (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride gear linkage rose joint not locked-footrest end (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing need replacing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
rear brake disc corroded
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
No indicators fitted.
fork dust seals-slightly perished.
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
N0 indicators fitted.
Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Rear Lower 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.
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R496 ETG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R496 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 R496 ETG registered?
R496 ETG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 16 March 1998.
Is R496 ETG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R496 ETG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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