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R78 AFC

1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,809 mi
Last recorded16,809 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W22,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 AFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 W
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,809 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 14,876 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 14,839 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 13,633 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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R78 AFC is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R78 AFC, 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 R78 AFC registered?

R78 AFC is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R78 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 AFC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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