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R498 UCW

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,592 mi
Last recorded21,592 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 UCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 21,592 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 21,592 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 24,603 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 24,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 22,167 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 22,006 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 20,830 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 34,424 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 34,368 miles

throttle not returning correctly

Pass 7 Sep 2013 33,654 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 33,633 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 33,200 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2011 31,161 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2010 27,076 miles

beam deflector fitted at time of test

exhaust u-bolt fitted close to swing arm

front tyre wearing uneven

no.plate lamp inop

rear hugger loose

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,854 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 21,854 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,099 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 20,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2006 16,467 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 14,674 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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R498 UCW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R498 UCW, 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 R498 UCW registered?

R498 UCW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R498 UCW safe to buy?

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