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R98 XYA

1997 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,656 mi
Last recorded10,656 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF60025,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 XYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2024 10,656 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 10,653 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 10,480 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 10,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 10,134 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight up and down movement on rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 9,945 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 9,732 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 9,572 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 9,254 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 8,857 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 8,456 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 8,277 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 8,062 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 7,664 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 7,315 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 7,030 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 6,818 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))

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?

Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
881
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
21,207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,807
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,281
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3,053
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,662
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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R98 XYA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 25,237 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,807 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R98 XYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R98 XYA registered?

R98 XYA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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