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L600 BAG

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,186 mi
Last recorded31,186 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL600 BAG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 31,186 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 30,612 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 30,199 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 30,199 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 28,763 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy when wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front slight bind detected when wheel rotated by hand but nothing detected when tested in RBT (roller brake tester)

Pass 10 Sep 2020 26,584 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2016 25,758 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 25,748 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 24,745 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 24,240 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 22,251 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 20,049 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 20,049 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 18,123 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 23,331 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,762 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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L600 BAG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 24,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L600 BAG, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L600 BAG registered?

L600 BAG is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for L600 BAG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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