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R681 FGV

1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,633 mi
Last recorded47,633 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W22,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 FGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 W
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 47,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 47,630 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 46,584 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear rear worn unevenly

exhaust corroded on centre joint

Fail 23 Dec 2021 46,579 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely possible right hand caliper (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear rear worn unevenly

exhaust corroded on centre joint

Pass 28 Nov 2020 41,626 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 36,320 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 32,296 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 25,656 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 24,007 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 23,711 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 22,957 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 22,957 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,776 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 21,216 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 20,977 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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R681 FGV is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R681 FGV, 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 R681 FGV registered?

R681 FGV is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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