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S279 BHR

1998 Suzuki Gsf

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,488 mi
Last recorded28,488 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Gsf27,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 BHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 28,488 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 28,272 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 27,902 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 27,315 miles
Fail 25 May 2020 27,315 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 24,320 miles

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

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

Reg plate slightly reduced in overall size

Fail 4 Apr 2018 24,320 miles

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

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

Reg plate slightly reduced in overall size

Pass 6 Jan 2017 15,341 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 15,341 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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S279 BHR is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S279 BHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S279 BHR registered?

S279 BHR is a 1998 Suzuki Gsf, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is S279 BHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S279 BHR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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