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R557 GBW

1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,200 mi
Last recorded28,200 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W22,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 GBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 W
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 28,200 miles

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at joint headers to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy when raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 28,200 miles

Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at joint headers to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy when raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 26,596 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 25,631 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 24,197 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 22,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 20,859 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 20,136 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 20,136 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 18,847 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 16,836 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 15,388 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 13,642 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 13,642 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 12,071 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 10,148 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 10,148 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 8,240 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 6,305 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 6,268 miles

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

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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R557 GBW is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R557 GBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R557 GBW registered?

R557 GBW is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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