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R961 ONW

1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,276 mi
Last recorded34,276 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W22,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 ONW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 W
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 34,276 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 28,279 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 26,466 miles

Front fork dust seals slightly perished

Pass 12 Jun 2021 24,773 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 24,773 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 23,998 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 23,847 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 22,757 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 22,236 miles

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

Front brake binding slightly but can still be turned by hand

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 20,230 miles

Advise nearside grip loose but not insecure

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

Front brake starting to bind can still be turned by hand

Centre stand doesn't return

Fail 25 Feb 2017 20,230 miles

Advise nearside grip loose but not insecure

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

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front brake starting to bind can still be turned by hand

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Centre stand doesn't return

Pass 23 Feb 2016 20,106 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 19,980 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,929 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 19,852 miles

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

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

Rear 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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R961 ONW 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 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 R961 ONW, 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 R961 ONW registered?

R961 ONW is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 W, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R961 ONW safe to buy?

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