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G6 BSV

1997 Suzuki GSX600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,727 mi
Last recorded50,727 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSX60022,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 BSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 50,727 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 50,727 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 50,178 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,838 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chain tight

Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,380 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 49,380 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,979 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 46,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 46,027 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 44,686 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 251,713 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 251,713 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,583 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,896 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,061 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,241 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 22,208 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 22,173 miles

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)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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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G6 BSV is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 22,653 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 G6 BSV, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G6 BSV is a 1997 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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