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R502 FAV

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,458 mi
Last recorded2,458 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 FAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 2,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 2,454 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 15,187 miles

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

Lower engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 15,187 miles

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

Lower engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 2,088 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 1,235 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 1,233 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working Front brake not operating the rear stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 253 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,938 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,458 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 43,456 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters number plate incorrect size (6.3.4c)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters number plate lamps obscure characters (6.3.4c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Headlamp has bulbs which give poor illumination

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,144 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 39,484 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 39,484 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 37,842 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 37,842 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 36,172 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2007 22,573 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
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R502 FAV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R502 FAV, 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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R502 FAV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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