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R53 JHW

1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

2,478 mi
Last recorded2,478 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W22,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 JHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 W
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 2,478 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 2,478 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Swing arm mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,165 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 54,150 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 53,102 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,880 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,844 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 52,844 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,152 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 51,152 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,877 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,972 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,104 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 42,874 miles

front brake dragging slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2007 41,008 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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R53 JHW is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R53 JHW, 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 R53 JHW registered?

R53 JHW is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R53 JHW safe to buy?

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