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R512 NNW

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,165 mi
Last recorded30,165 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 NNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 30,165 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 30,165 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 29,168 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 29,114 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 28,969 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 28,915 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 28,915 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 28,710 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 28,704 miles

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,629 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 27,629 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,935 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 25,888 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 25,567 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 24,085 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 24,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 19,293 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 12,048 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 10,680 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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R512 NNW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R512 NNW, 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 R512 NNW registered?

R512 NNW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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