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J297 ORN

1996 Suzuki GSX600F

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

6,354 mi
Last recorded6,354 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSX600F37,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ297 ORN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600F
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 6,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear structure modified.

Fail 27 Jun 2018 6,352 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned less than 240mm apart ( measured to centre of bulb ) (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements mounted incorrectly, must be mounted as close to vertical as practical (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear structure modified

Pass 29 Apr 2017 5,950 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 5,950 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 4,948 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 1,644 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

sharp edges on front mudguard

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,624 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 47,624 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 46,039 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 46,039 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,080 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 45,080 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,300 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,184 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 41,158 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,302 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 40,302 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 40,302 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 39,907 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX600F?

Based on 3,216 MOT tests across 456 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
667
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 81
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 79
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 64
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 41
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
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J297 ORN is a 1996 Suzuki GSX600F in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GSX600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 37,532 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 GSX600F fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J297 ORN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX600F typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki GSX600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J297 ORN is a 1996 Suzuki GSX600F, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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