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R513 KAE

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,803 mi
Last recorded12,803 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 KAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 12,803 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyre split + perished

Pass 9 Apr 2018 11,751 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

rear tyre split and perished

Pass 11 Apr 2017 10,761 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 9,345 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 9,345 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 8,486 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 8,484 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 8,205 miles

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

rear tyre slightly spliting

Pass 12 May 2011 5,621 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 5,612 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 5,612 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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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R513 KAE is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R513 KAE, 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 R513 KAE registered?

R513 KAE is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R513 KAE safe to buy?

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