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S301 ARR

1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,676 mi
Last recorded38,676 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw25,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS301 ARR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 Sw
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 38,676 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 38,647 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2025 38,295 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 38,293 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 37,578 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 37,142 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 37,011 miles

front tyre cracking slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2021 36,615 miles

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

rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2021 36,606 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2019 36,283 miles

Rear tyre has perished sidewalls

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

Pass 13 May 2017 36,004 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 36,004 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 35,663 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 May 2016 35,663 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 May 2015 35,116 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,400 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 34,370 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 34,293 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 May 2013 34,293 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 33,642 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 33,633 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,856 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 31,523 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,088 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,056 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 27,667 miles

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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S301 ARR is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S301 ARR, 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.

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What year was S301 ARR registered?

S301 ARR is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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