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W198 RHT

2000 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,555 mi
Last recorded30,555 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF60020,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 RHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 30,555 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 28,012 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 28,012 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 25,290 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 25,290 miles

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

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

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,045 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,226 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 24,226 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 24,159 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 24,159 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 23,818 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,729 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 21,303 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 14,903 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 14,903 miles

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

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

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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W198 RHT is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 20,781 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 W198 RHT, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W198 RHT is a 2000 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 8 August 2000.

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