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H278 ARG

1990 Suzuki GSX600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,855 mi
Last recorded36,855 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Suzuki GSX60035,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 ARG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,855 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 36,855 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 36,851 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,157 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 33,157 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 29,581 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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H278 ARG is a 1990 Suzuki GSX600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 35,373 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 H278 ARG, 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 36 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H278 ARG registered?

H278 ARG is a 1990 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H278 ARG safe to buy?

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