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F166 LKL

1996 Suzuki GSX600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,071 mi
Last recorded26,071 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSX60027,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF166 LKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 26,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** right on limit *** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 28,071 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kickup to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Handlebar mounting insecure locking splitpin missing (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** right on limit *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 28,042 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear tyre has a nail in

Fail 26 Aug 2017 28,042 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Brake caliper(s) insecure rear brake pad pin has no clip (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly component loose leaking oil from lower fork (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,209 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 42,966 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 42,966 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,966 miles

Nail in front tyre

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 42,966 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nail in front tyre

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 42,966 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 42,966 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2006 42,966 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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F166 LKL is a 1996 Suzuki GSX600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 27,000 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 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 F166 LKL, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F166 LKL is a 1996 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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