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N542 WAU

1995 Suzuki GSX600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,322 mi
Last recorded40,322 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1995 Suzuki GSX60025,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 WAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2020 40,322 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST MANIFOLD MELTING BELLY PAN

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted CATCHING FAIRING ON LOCK TO LOCK (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 38,170 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 38,124 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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,243 miles

chain dry tight spot in link

Pass 14 May 2013 35,889 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 35,889 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 12 May 2012 34,479 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2011 33,449 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,668 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,774 miles

brake reservoir fouling clocks

Fail 29 May 2008 30,774 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

brake reservoir fouling clocks

Pass 9 Jun 2007 28,466 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 27,646 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 27,646 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 27,627 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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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N542 WAU is a 1995 Suzuki GSX600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 25,734 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 N542 WAU, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N542 WAU is a 1995 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 12 September 1995.

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