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R514 JDV

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,653 mi
Last recorded30,653 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 JDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 30,653 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 30,653 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 16,925 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 16,925 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,863 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 16,697 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 16,697 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 30 May 2008 16,181 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 15,366 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 15,366 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 14,716 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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R514 JDV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R514 JDV, 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 R514 JDV registered?

R514 JDV is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R514 JDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R514 JDV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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