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R517 HYJ

1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,098 mi
Last recorded82,098 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W22,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 HYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 W
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,098 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 81,854 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,166 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 74,965 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 69,281 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 66,605 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 66,605 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,542 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 66,515 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 66,498 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 19 May 2008 66,464 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 66,176 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 66,050 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600 W?

Based on 2,245 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
730
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 53
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 18
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R517 HYJ is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 22,194 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 Gsf 600 W fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R517 HYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 600 W typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 600 W is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R517 HYJ registered?

R517 HYJ is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R517 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 HYJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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