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G166 WRT

1989 Suzuki GSX600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,764 mi
Last recorded6,764 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GSX60035,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG166 WRT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 6,764 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 4,999 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake hose union corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2013 4,989 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear brake hose union corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 2,918 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 2,870 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 419 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 5,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 5,517 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)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 1 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 1 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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G166 WRT is a 1989 Suzuki GSX600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G166 WRT, 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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G166 WRT is a 1989 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 20 November 1989.

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