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R496 ETG

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,124 mi
Last recorded67,124 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 ETG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,124 miles

Gear lever pedal bush worn

Ns mirror missing

Fail 24 Jun 2016 67,048 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 63,302 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,848 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 57,846 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 45,306 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 45,306 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,321 miles

No indicators fitted.

fork dust seals-slightly perished.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,352 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

N0 indicators fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,332 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 24,412 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 May 2006 18,210 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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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.

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