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R502 UCW

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,012 mi
Last recorded82,012 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 UCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 82,012 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 81,161 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 81,161 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 79,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 73,745 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 73,745 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 72,725 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 72,551 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 72,127 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 71,641 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,674 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 68,674 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 65,325 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,113 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 58,946 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 58,946 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 55,477 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 55,477 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 52,773 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 52,773 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,213 miles

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

headlamp taped for correct beam image

oil on rear tyre wall

Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,721 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 46,518 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 43,712 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 43,712 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,597 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 38,597 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 34,155 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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R502 UCW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R502 UCW registered?

R502 UCW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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