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G16 SBL

1999 Suzuki GSX600

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSX60021,708 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 SBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026

FORK DUST SEALS CORRODED AND PERISHED

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

FORK DUST SEALS CORRODED AND PERISHED

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025
Pass 16 Jan 2024

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

CHOKE MECHANISM STICKING

Pass 16 Jan 2023

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022

Brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing has slightly reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2022

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing has slightly reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021

BATTERY IN A LOW STATE OF CHARGE

Pass 13 Jul 2019 27,557 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 27,553 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 26,521 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play Bearings slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 25,968 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm min allowed 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 23,967 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 21,819 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,688 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2012 20,618 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 20,134 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 20,134 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 18,939 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 18,939 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 18,040 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 18,040 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 16,871 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 15,813 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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G16 SBL is a 1999 Suzuki GSX600 in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 21,708 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 G16 SBL, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G16 SBL registered?

G16 SBL is a 1999 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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