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R505 LDF

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,935 mi
Last recorded27,935 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 LDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 27,935 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

headlamp convertors fitted

rear tyre slightly perished in tread area

rear tyre slightly perished on offside sidewall

Fail 14 Mar 2020 27,935 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

headlamp convertors fitted

rear brake fluid on low level

rear tyre slightly perished in tread area

rear tyre slightly perished on offside sidewall

unable to check front brake fluid level

Pass 28 Mar 2019 26,945 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

headlamp convertors fitted

rear tyre perished on sidewalls slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2019 26,945 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

headlamp convertors fitted

rear tyre perished on sidewalls slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2018 26,522 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear tyre slightly perished on side walls

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 26,522 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyre slightly perished on side walls

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 26,032 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 25,549 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 25,549 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,009 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,936 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 24,936 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,673 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,556 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,783 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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R505 LDF is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R505 LDF, 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 R505 LDF registered?

R505 LDF is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R505 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 LDF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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