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J228 HCA

1992 Suzuki GSX600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,492 mi
Last recorded42,492 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1992 Suzuki GSX60031,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ228 HCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,492 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 42,488 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,043 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 41,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

foot brake anti slip missing

front forks have slight pitting of sstanchions

n/s foot rest anti slip worn

number plate light not fitted

rear chain guard loose

rear number plate reduced in size

travel at hand operatedd brake leaver

Fail 22 Aug 2007 41,331 miles

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

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

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

foot brake anti slip missing

front forks slight pitting to stanchions

n/s foot rest anti slip worn

no number plate light fitted

rear chain gaurd loose

rear number plate reduced in size

Fail 19 Jun 2007 41,328 miles

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

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

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

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

front fork stanchions pitted slightly

rear number plate lamp missing

Pass 1 Jul 2006 40,704 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
Full Suzuki GSX600 reliability report

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J228 HCA is a 1992 Suzuki GSX600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 31,316 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 J228 HCA, 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 34 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J228 HCA is a 1992 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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