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F249 SDL

1989 Suzuki GSX600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,446 mi
Last recorded17,446 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GSX60035,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF249 SDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 17,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 17,444 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess both (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 17,358 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing Fork pinch bolt missing! (2.3.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Footrest missing Pillion footrests missing! (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Fork stauchion has striation marks on leg!

Rear Chain guard has been removed!

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 11,258 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 9,533 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 9,516 miles

Centre Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 4,607 miles

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 43 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 13 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 61,470 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 61,470 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 59,207 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,262 miles

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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F249 SDL is a 1989 Suzuki GSX600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 35,148 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 F249 SDL, 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 37 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F249 SDL is a 1989 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 14 July 1989.

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