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R116 PWO

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,912 mi
Last recorded65,912 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 PWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 65,912 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 65,914 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 65,689 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 65,689 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition baffles removed (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 65,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 65,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 63,810 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,775 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,804 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,468 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 60,456 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 56,623 miles

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

Front Outer Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Centre Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 53,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

o/s/f bar end missing

Fail 3 May 2014 53,266 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

o/s/f bar end missing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,667 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,348 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,094 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 28,263 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 17,258 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 11,423 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 9,488 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
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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R116 PWO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PWO, 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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R116 PWO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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