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M285 DBY

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,366 mi
Last recorded63,366 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM285 DBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 63,366 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 45,848 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,973 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2011 43,557 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,896 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 36,632 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,974 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 31,868 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 31,868 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 30,581 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 27,650 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 27,650 miles

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

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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M285 DBY is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M285 DBY, 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 M285 DBY registered?

M285 DBY is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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