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F396 MVM

1989 Suzuki GSX600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,566 mi
Last recorded38,566 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GSX60035,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF396 MVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,566 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

fairing bolts missing from near and offside but fairing still secure.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,882 miles

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

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 28,673 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,673 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 28,496 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 28,473 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,310 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 27,589 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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F396 MVM is a 1989 Suzuki GSX600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 F396 MVM, 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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What year was F396 MVM registered?

F396 MVM is a 1989 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 20 June 1989.

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