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S448 SLK

1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,846 mi
Last recorded36,846 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw25,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 SLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 600 Sw
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2019 36,846 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 35,947 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,306 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 33,302 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,342 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2015 28,293 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 27,837 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,100 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 26,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 25,770 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 25,770 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 21,504 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 15,963 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,171 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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S448 SLK is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S448 SLK, 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 S448 SLK registered?

S448 SLK is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf 600 Sw, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S448 SLK safe to buy?

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