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R116 GWW

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,863 mi
Last recorded25,863 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 GWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 25,863 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 25,863 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 25,119 miles

Gear change pedal has worn linkage

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 25,119 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Gear change pedal has worn linkage

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

Pass 4 May 2011 23,926 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,018 miles

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

front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,335 miles

rear brake caliper pistons in poor condition corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2008 15,196 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 15,190 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,372 miles

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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R116 GWW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R116 GWW, 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 R116 GWW registered?

R116 GWW is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R116 GWW safe to buy?

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