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S279 RHE

1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,937 mi
Last recorded21,937 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw25,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 RHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 Sw
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,937 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 19,334 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 19,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 19,334 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

unable to test the exhaust system due to the bike engine not running .

Pass 25 May 2006 13,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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S279 RHE is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S279 RHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S279 RHE registered?

S279 RHE is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S279 RHE safe to buy?

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