MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected steering very stiff (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
exhaust slightly niosy
chain to tight
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
front brakes binding slightly
too much oil in front forks
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
front tyre wearing unevenly
too much oil in front forks reduceing suspension travel
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Rear Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)
Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Rear Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?
Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R998 VRD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R998 VRD, 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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R998 VRD is a 1997 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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