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R993 LRY

1998 Suzuki Gsf

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

27,772 mi
Last recorded27,772 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf27,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 LRY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 27,772 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive and has tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Neutral light not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively play in bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil cooler pipes corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 27,772 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive and has tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Neutral light not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively play in bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil cooler pipes corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 27,248 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Neutral light not working

Oil cooler pipe corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 27,248 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Neutral light not working

Oil cooler pipe corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 27,004 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 27,004 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 26,617 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 26,617 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil on front brake disc and pads (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 25,855 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 25,855 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 25,377 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 25,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 24,983 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 24,983 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 24,628 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 24,628 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,245 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 23,009 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,540 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,383 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 21,599 miles

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,419 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 19,420 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf?

Based on 7,518 MOT tests across 757 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
996
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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R993 LRY is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Gsf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 27,067 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 Gsf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R993 LRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Gsf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R993 LRY registered?

R993 LRY is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R993 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R993 LRY shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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