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R958 FBA

1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,309 mi
Last recorded32,309 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw25,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 FBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 Sw
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 32,309 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 31,945 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 31,248 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 30,478 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 28,982 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 28,500 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 28,500 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 28,471 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 27,982 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 27,982 miles

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

Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 27,444 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 27,358 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,903 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 25,787 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Jun 2013 24,659 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 May 2012 24,465 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 24,386 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,995 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,038 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 21,481 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw?

Based on 1,245 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
824
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 8
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R958 FBA is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 25,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R958 FBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R958 FBA registered?

R958 FBA is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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