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R496 VUY

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,444 mi
Last recorded40,444 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 VUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 40,444 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 34,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 33,298 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 28,659 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 28,659 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 25,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 19,259 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 19,259 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 15,064 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 15,064 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 13,292 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 13,268 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 12,970 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 31 Jul 2010 12,930 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2008 11,006 miles

BOLT MISSING FROM FRONT MUDGUARD

CLUTCH CABLE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 8,985 miles

ADVISE BOLT MISSING FROM MUDGUARD (FRONT)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 8,114 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 VUY is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R496 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

R496 VUY is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R496 VUY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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