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E405 AWE

1988 Suzuki GSX600

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

45,717 mi
Last recorded45,717 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Suzuki GSX60035,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE405 AWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 45,717 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 45,005 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 43,361 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 41,969 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 41,969 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 41,403 miles

Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 40,320 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 41,314 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 38,200 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 38,200 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 36,351 miles

headstock notchy

Pass 26 Jun 2017 34,417 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 32,357 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 32,357 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 30,557 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,604 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 23,651 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 22,069 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,069 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 19,463 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 18,639 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,391 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 17,899 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 17,757 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX600?

Based on 37,350 MOT tests across 4,180 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
807
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 823
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 663
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 554
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 291
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E405 AWE is a 1988 Suzuki GSX600 in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 35,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSX600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 823 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E405 AWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX600 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E405 AWE registered?

E405 AWE is a 1988 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 10 June 1988.

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