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S940 JLR

1999 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,892 mi
Last recorded46,892 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSF60023,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS940 JLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 46,892 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,049 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs show signs of pitting and wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front member behind headers has rotten through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose locking device missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shock body mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

both tyre valves perished

weep of oil on right side of engine

Fail 1 Aug 2018 40,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle housing moves not secuere on handlebar (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticking open (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs show signs of pitting and wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front member behind headers has rotten through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose locking device missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator insecure both rear indicators insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shock body mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

both tyre valves perished

weep of oil on right side of engine

front brake master cylinder lever pivot locknut missing

Pass 11 Aug 2017 39,750 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 38,659 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 32,717 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Jan 2007 23,042 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear tyre has been repaired

Pass 20 Jan 2007 23,042 miles

Rear tyre has been repaired

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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S940 JLR is a 1999 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S940 JLR, 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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S940 JLR is a 1999 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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