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S226 KRB

1999 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

44,095 mi
Last recorded44,095 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF60023,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 KRB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 44,095 miles

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 12 Sep 2024 43,364 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 43,364 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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 30 Aug 2023 42,647 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 41,863 miles

handlebars bent

Fail 2 Sep 2022 41,863 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

handlebars bent

Pass 1 Sep 2021 40,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handle bar bent

Pass 25 Mar 2020 40,496 miles

Front Fork dust seals starting to perish.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 39,628 miles

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

handlebars deformed but steering not affected

Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,500 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 38,490 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,517 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 36,588 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 36,588 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,769 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 35,750 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,515 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,808 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,718 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,953 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,969 miles

front calipers slightly sticking

Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,446 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 28,418 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,878 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 22,324 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 22,324 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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S226 KRB is a 1999 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 23,061 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 S226 KRB, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S226 KRB registered?

S226 KRB is a 1999 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S226 KRB shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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