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R11 TSN

1998 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

27,024 mi
Last recorded27,024 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF60024,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 TSN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 27,024 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 27,024 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 26,148 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 26,148 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2023 25,866 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 25,866 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 26,849 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 26,849 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 25,256 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 24,903 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 24,673 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 24,446 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 24,446 miles

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 21,936 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 21,936 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,255 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 18,255 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 17,179 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 17,179 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 16,843 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 16,843 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 16,788 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 16,647 miles

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

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,613 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 15,184 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 May 2008 14,794 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,420 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 13,811 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 13,811 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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R11 TSN is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R11 TSN, 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 R11 TSN registered?

R11 TSN is a 1998 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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